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Karnataka CM Shivakumar Alleges Conspiracy And Sting Operation To Trap Him

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News18•08-10-2026, 20:00
Karnataka CM Shivakumar Alleges Conspiracy And Sting Operation To Trap Him
- •Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar claimed that an attempt was made to trap him in an alleged sting operation after he took office.
- •Shivakumar stated that he possesses concrete evidence, including photographs and documents, and knows the masterminds behind the plot.
- •He alerted police and warned government officials to remain vigilant against deliberate attempts to entrap them.
- •Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy dismissed the claims, alleging that Shivakumar fabricated the story to divert attention from the NICE project irregularities.
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Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar claimed that an attempt was made to trap him through a sting operation after he became Chief Minister, stating that he possesses concrete evidence and photographs regarding the matter.
Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy questioned Shivakumar's statements, alleging that the sting operation claims were fabricated solely to divert public attention from the alleged irregularities and document releases concerning the NICE project.
Shivakumar stated that he alerted the police after growing suspicious, gathered information, and cautioned government officers and officials to remain alert against deliberate attempts to trap them.



