Delhi Man Arrested for Uploading Siddaramaiah-Targeting Video, Gets Bail; JDS Link Under Probe
Police arrested a Delhi-based man and are tracing the digital trail behind two YouTube videos that triggered a complaint and court injunction.
- On Saturday, the Central Crime Branch arrested Delhi-based Ritesh Pandey in connection with an alleged sting operation targeting Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The arrest marks the first custody in the controversial case.
- Last month, two videos containing serious allegations against Siddaramaiah were uploaded on YouTube. Siddaramaiah obtained a court injunction and termed the operation "totally concocted," saying it was intended to blackmail him.
- Investigators revealed Pandey allegedly used a second-hand SIM card and mobile device to upload the footage. He was produced before a Metropolitan Magistrate Court on Saturday and granted bail subject to cooperation with the investigation.
- The probe has widened, with officials summoning several individuals, including Kannada news channel head Rakesh Shetty. Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah alleged members of his own party and a media organization head orchestrated the campaign against his father.
- Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge pledged a transparent investigation, stating authorities will "expose everything in a few days." The offence is punishable with imprisonment of less than seven years according to available legal information.
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Delhi man held for sting op targeting former CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru: A Delhi-based man was arrested in connection with the alleged sting operation targeting former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, marking the first arrest in the case, police said on Saturday. The accused, identified as Ritesh Pandey, was apprehended in Delhi and brought to Bengaluru for questioning, they said. The police are probing his alleged links … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Spor…
Delhi man held for alleged sting op targeting Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, Oct 24 (PTI) A Delhi-based man was arrested in connection with the alleged sting operation targeting former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, marking the first arrest in the case, police said on Saturday. The accused, identified as Ritesh Pandey, was apprehended in Delhi and brought to Bengaluru for questioning, they said. The police is probing […]
First Arrest Made In Siddaramaiah Sting Operation
A Delhi-based man, Ritesh Pandey, has been arrested in connection with an alleged sting operation targeting former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Police are investigating his links to a mobile phone used to upload the controversial videos and are examining the digital trail. Siddaramaiah has called the operation "totally concocted", while his son alleged involvement of Congress members. Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has assured …
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