Kumaraswamy seeks CBI inquiry into alleged sting operation against CM

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy escalated the controversy surrounding an alleged sting operation on Tuesday, demanding a CBI investigation into the matter while pressing Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to publicly address the allegations.

Siddaramaiah secured an injunction order on Tuesday that appears to restrict circulation of the disputed video material. The Chief Minister simultaneously lodged a formal complaint with the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner, requesting investigation into the alleged sting operation.

Kumaraswamy's intervention marks the latest development in the row, which has drawn attention at the Union level. The minister's call for a CBI probe suggests the controversy has transcended state-level politics, though details surrounding the nature and authenticity of the alleged sting video remain contested.

The injunction order obtained by Siddaramaiah is expected to have legal implications for any further dissemination of the disputed material. The parallel complaints to both the police and now the implicit backing for a federal agency investigation indicate significant political pressure in Karnataka as the state government seeks to manage the controversy through legal channels.