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Kumaraswamy Demands CBI Probe Into Karnataka Sting Allegations

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 4:41 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy demanded a CBI probe into Karnataka sting allegations.
Kumaraswamy accused Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of orchestrating a sting against former CM Siddaramaiah.
He alleged Shivakumar hired four retired police officers and installed monitoring equipment.
Kumaraswamy staged a sit-in at the Bengaluru Police Commissioner’s office and offered to be investigated.
Former CM Siddaramaiah secured an interim injunction on October 15 to block the alleged sting video.

History

Historical Context

In 2001, Tehelka’s seven-and-a-half-month Operation West End filmed senior BJP leaders such as Bangaru Laxman and Defence Minister George Fernandes taking bribes, forcing resignations and a CBI probe. The sting set a precedent for covert political surveillance that resurfaces today as Karnataka ministers H D Kumaraswamy and D K Shivakumar accuse each other of orchestrating a similar espionage plot.

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Story summary

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy demanded a CBI probe into Karnataka sting allegations.
Kumaraswamy accused Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of orchestrating a sting against former CM Siddaramaiah.
He alleged Shivakumar hired four retired police officers and installed monitoring equipment.
Kumaraswamy staged a sit-in at the Bengaluru Police Commissioner’s office and offered to be investigated.
Former CM Siddaramaiah secured an interim injunction on October 15 to block the alleged sting video.

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