H.D. Kumaraswamy alleges 'sting operation' video is used to control political leadership, citing Bengaluru police commissioner's deadline

Central Minister and JDS leader H.D. Kumaraswamy alleged on Saturday that an atmosphere is being created in Karnataka to control the state's political leadership, including the Chief Minister, using 'sting operation' videos. He stated that the JDS leaders had called a meeting to decide the party's next strategies, including the possibility of statewide protests. Kumaraswamy also mentioned that the meeting was held following the conclusion of a two-day deadline given to the Bengaluru Police Commissioner regarding action against the main architect behind the 'sting operation'.