Karnataka rejects CBI probe into alleged sting operation

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Monday rejected calls for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into an alleged sting operation, stating that the state police force is fully equipped to conduct the investigation.

Kharge cited the CBI's existing workload as a reason for keeping the matter within state jurisdiction. He noted that the federal agency currently has two or three pending cases that remain incomplete, suggesting the state police would be better positioned to handle the investigation expediently.

The Home Minister's assertion reflects the state government's confidence in Karnataka's law enforcement apparatus to thoroughly examine the allegations without external intervention. The decision underscores the preference for handling sensitive matters through established state investigative mechanisms.

The exact nature of the alleged sting operation was not immediately detailed, though the statement indicates official cognizance of the matter and a clear preference for managing it through state-level channels rather than escalating to central agencies.