Karnataka: Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy seeks SIT probe into alleged sting video

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Union Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) State president H.D. Kumaraswamy petitioned M.A. Saleem, Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG&IGP), Karnataka, demanding a high-level Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into a controversial sting video circulating on social media and alleging that it was edited and misused to target political leaders and facilitate alleged blackmail and extortion.

Mr. Kumaraswamy recently participated in a sit-in protest at the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner’s office over detention of two JD(S) IT Wing workers for allegedly spreading the video in question.

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 17, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com

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