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Kumaraswamy challenges Shivakumar on sting probe

2026-10-08 · 1 source · Economic Times India

In short

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy challenged Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over an alleged sting operation. He said evidence should be shown publicly and asked why the people involved were not arrested if police knew who they were.

He also suggested a Special Investigation Team to look into the matter. The reporting does not confirm the sting claim or say whether any investigation has started.

What the reporting says

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy challenged Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over an alleged sting operation, saying any evidence should be shown to the public. The Economic Times summary says he asked why the people involved were not arrested if police knew who they were, and he suggested a Special Investigation Team. The reporting does not confirm the sting claims or say whether any probe has begun.

Why it matters

HD Kumaraswamy challenged Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over an alleged sting operation and said any evidence should be made public. The summary says he also questioned why the people involved were not arrested if police knew them, and he proposed a Special Investigation Team. The report does not confirm the underlying allegations, so the political fallout remains uncertain.

Touches: Government

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