Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Shivakumar Alleges Sting Plot Targeting Karnataka Ministers and Officials
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar says people tried to trap him in a sting operation after he became chief minister.
He says he has photographs and documents about the people who approached him.
He says he informed the police and believes he knows who organized and paid for the operations.
Shivakumar also says ministers and government officers may be targeted.
He warned officials to be careful.
Political opponents questioned or criticized his statements.
The reports do not independently prove the allegations.
They present them as claims made by political figures.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar alleged attempts were made to trap him through sting operations after he took office.
He said he had photographs and documents, had informed police, and could identify people he believes were behind and financing the operations.
Shivakumar said some people approached him and that ministers, other leaders, and government officers were also being targeted.
He said he had warned officials to be cautious because they could be trapped.
H.D. Kumaraswamy questioned Shivakumar’s warnings, while BJP leaders B.Y. Vijayendra and R. Ashoka made accusations about Congress and sting operations.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar made the allegations; H.D. Kumaraswamy, B.Y. Vijayendra, and R. Ashoka also commented.
- What
- Shivakumar alleged that sting operations were intended to trap him and target ministers and officials.
- When
- Shivakumar spoke on Thursday; the reported comments by Kumaraswamy, Vijayendra, and Ashoka were made on Wednesday.
- Where
- Shivakumar spoke to reporters in New Delhi; the allegations concern Karnataka.
- Why
- Shivakumar said he warned officials to be cautious because they could be trapped in alleged sting operations.
Shivakumar’s claims
Political opponents’ responses
Alleged sting operations
Shivakumar’s claims
Shivakumar said he and others were targeted, and claimed he had evidence and knew who was behind and financing the operations.
Political opponents’ responses
Vijayendra alleged Congress had conducted sting operations and used them to blackmail people; Ashoka claimed Shivakumar was concerned because of his own past involvement. The reports do not establish these accusations.
Warnings to ministers and officials
Shivakumar’s claims
Shivakumar said he cautioned officials because they could be trapped unnecessarily.
Political opponents’ responses
Kumaraswamy questioned Shivakumar over warning Cabinet colleagues to be cautious about their movements and interactions.
- Official making allegations
- D.K. Shivakumar, Karnataka Chief Minister
- Alleged targets
- Shivakumar, ministers, other leaders, and government officers
- Timing he specified
- Attempts against him allegedly occurred after he became Chief Minister
- Evidence he claimed to have
- Photographs and documents
- Police
- Shivakumar said he had informed the police
- Alleged organizers and funding
- Shivakumar said he knew who was behind and financing the operations, but did not publicly name them
- Political responses
- Kumaraswamy questioned his warnings; Vijayendra and Ashoka made allegations about Congress and sting operations
- Status
- The reports present allegations and political responses, not independently established findings
