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Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar Meets Siddaramaiah Amid Sting Operation Storm
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News18•17-10-2026, 12:39
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar Meets Siddaramaiah Amid Sting Operation Storm
- •Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met with Siddaramaiah in Mysuru amid a political controversy surrounding an alleged sting operation.
- •Shivakumar stated that the investigation into the sting operation has been handed over to the Home Department, rejecting demands for a CBI probe.
- •Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy has given police a two-day deadline to arrest the key accused, threatening statewide protests if they fail to act.
- •Siddaramaiah has approached the court and secured interim relief against the circulation of unverified and allegedly defamatory video materials.
- •The Cyber Crime police are currently investigating the case, which has intensified political tensions between the ruling Congress and opposition parties.
Key Questions Answered
The Cyber Crime police are handling the investigation into the sting operation case. Home Minister Priyank Kharge rejected demands for a CBI probe, maintaining that the Karnataka Police would investigate the matter.
HD Kumaraswamy gave the police a two-day deadline to arrest Rakesh Shetty, whom he accused of playing a key role in the sting operation. He warned that the JDS would launch statewide protests if authorities failed to take action.
Siddaramaiah approached the court over the circulation of the videos and secured interim relief against the dissemination of unverified and allegedly defamatory material.
