Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Kumaraswamy Demands Probe Into Karnataka Sting Operation Controversy
H.D. Kumaraswamy wants an investigation into a controversial sting operation in Karnataka.
He asked who carried it out and who shared the video.
He also asked Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar what action had been taken.
Shivakumar has separately said someone tried to trap him after he became Chief Minister.
He says he has photos and documents to support that claim.
BJP MLA B. Basanagouda Patil Yatnal said Siddaramaiah was threatened and blackmailed over a personal matter.
Kumaraswamy also clarified that a pen drive he had mentioned was about alleged engineer-transfer irregularities.
The reports do not establish who conducted or leaked the sting operation.
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy demanded an investigation into the sting operation controversy involving former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
He questioned Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar about who conducted the operation, leaked the video and was protecting those involved.
Shivakumar has said an attempt was made to trap him after he became Chief Minister and that he has photographs and documents to support his claim.
BJP MLA B. Basanagouda Patil Yatnal alleged that Siddaramaiah was blackmailed and threatened over a personal matter.
Kumaraswamy said a pen drive he had previously referred to concerned alleged irregularities in transfers of Irrigation Department engineers.
- Who
- Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and BJP MLA B. Basanagouda Patil Yatnal.
- What
- Kumaraswamy demanded a probe into the sting operation controversy and questioned Shivakumar about those responsible.
- When
- Kumaraswamy made the remarks on Saturday; the controversy had been circulating for several days.
- Where
- Kumaraswamy spoke to the media after visiting Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Mavinkere, Haradanahalli, in Hassan.
- Why
- He said the operation, leaked video and alleged protection of those involved raised questions about accountability and the political atmosphere.
Calls for accountability
Claims and counterclaims
Who conducted and leaked the sting operation?
Calls for accountability
Kumaraswamy demanded an investigation and asked who carried out the operation, released the video and was protecting those involved.
Claims and counterclaims
The report provides no identified operator or leaker; Shivakumar has said he has documents and photographs related to an alleged attempt to trap him.
Alleged pressure on Siddaramaiah
Calls for accountability
Yatnal alleged Siddaramaiah was blackmailed and threatened over a personal matter.
Claims and counterclaims
The article reports this as Yatnal's allegation and gives no response from Siddaramaiah or confirmation of the claim.
- Person demanding a probe
- Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy
- Chief minister questioned
- D.K. Shivakumar
- Person targeted, according to the controversy
- Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- Additional allegation
- BJP MLA B. Basanagouda Patil Yatnal alleged Siddaramaiah was blackmailed and threatened over a personal matter.
- Shivakumar's statement
- He said an attempt was made to trap him after he became Chief Minister and that he had photographs and documents to support his claim.
- Pen drive clarification
- Kumaraswamy said his earlier pen drive concerned alleged irregularities in transfers of Irrigation Department engineers.