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Bengaluru Court Orders Media to Stop Sting Videos

By Drooid · Oct 26, 2026, 4:05 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Bengaluru civil court ordered media to stop publishing alleged Siddaramaiah sting videos on October 13.
Karnataka Congress Committee asked DGP M A Saleem to probe the sting and pursue arrests.
Congress general secretary S Manohar requested police examine documents held by Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy.
Home Minister Priyank Kharge said it is only a matter of time before those responsible for the sting are identified.

History

Historical Context

Operation West End, Tehelka’s 2001 sting that aired on 13 March, filmed defence officials and politicians accepting bribes, forcing BJP president Bangaru Laxman and Defence Minister George Fernandes to resign. The exposé produced roughly 105 videotapes and sparked a lasting debate over sting journalism. Today, Karnataka’s courts and Congress invoke that legacy as they block alleged Siddaramaiah footage and demand a probe, prompting Home Minister Priyank Kharge’s promised investigations.

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Story summary

Bengaluru civil court ordered media to stop publishing alleged Siddaramaiah sting videos on October 13.
Karnataka Congress Committee asked DGP M A Saleem to probe the sting and pursue arrests.
Congress general secretary S Manohar requested police examine documents held by Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy.
Home Minister Priyank Kharge said it is only a matter of time before those responsible for the sting are identified.

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