Phone used in Siddaramaiah sting video traced to Kumaraswamy's Delhi home

Investigators probing the sting video that targeted former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah have traced a mobile phone allegedly used to upload the content to the Delhi residence of former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, police said on Tuesday.

The phone recovered during the investigation is suspected to have been the device used to disseminate the video online, according to law enforcement officials familiar with the inquiry. The discovery marks a significant development in the case, as it potentially establishes a direct link between the controversial content and Kumaraswamy's household.

The sting video, which emerged amid political tensions between the Congress-led state government and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party, had triggered widespread controversy. The video's authenticity and the circumstances of its release have remained subjects of intense political debate since its circulation.

Authorities have intensified their investigation following the phone's discovery at the Delhi location. Police sources indicated that further inquiries are underway to establish the complete chain of events leading to the video's upload and dissemination across digital platforms.

The case has drawn attention to broader concerns regarding political sting operations and the use of digital media in Karnataka's contentious political landscape. Officials have indicated that the investigation remains ongoing and additional details may emerge as the probe progresses.