Hyderabad, May 4 -- In a significant turn of events, the phone-tapping case has taken a new direction, with former Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB) chief Prabhakar Rao replacing Praneeth Rao as accused number one.

Additionally, Sravan Rao, owner of a private news channel, has been designated as accused number six, bringing the total accused count to six individuals.

Following an extensive investigation, Hyderabad police uncovered compelling evidence implicating Prabhakar Rao in the alleged phone-tapping scandal, leading to his elevation as the primary accused. Reports suggest that efforts are underway to secure a red corner notice against the former SIB chief to facilitate his prompt arrest.

The probe into the matter revealed that Sra...