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Did not tap phones of any MLA: Rajasthan Police over social media claim

The Congress had shifted the MLAs backing Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot to the Jaisalmer's Suryagarh hotel while accusing the BJP of the bid to topple its government in the state

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The Rajasthan Police always acts to prevent criminal activities and illegal taping is a criminal act, the statement said.

Press Trust of India Jaipur

1 min read Last Updated : Aug 07 2020 | 7:55 PM IST

The Rajasthan Police on Friday clarified that it did not tap the phone number of any legislator, after a social media message alleged that at least six MLAs holed up in a Jaisalmer hotel have been put under surveillance.

The Congress had shifted the MLAs backing Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot to the Jaisalmer's Suryagarh hotel while accusing the BJP of the bid to topple its government in the state.

It has been claimed in the WhatsApp message that phone numbers of around half a dozen MLAs staying at the hotel are being illegally tapped. The message is being circulated with

Topics : Rajasthan government Ashok Gehlot Congress

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