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Siddaramaiah sting operation case: News channel head seeks anticipatory bail

The CCB detained two people and questioned Rakesh Shetty as it investigates alleged fake videos circulated to tarnish Siddaramaiah's reputation.

  • On October 22, news channel head Murali Kumar Rakesh Shetty approached the CCH-66 City Civil and Sessions Court seeking anticipatory bail in the sting operation case. The court reserved its order for October 23.
  • Former chief minister Siddaramaiah filed a complaint with Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh, alleging that malicious videos were circulated on social media to tarnish his reputation. Siddaramaiah demanded Shetty's arrest in connection with the sting operation.
  • The Central Crime Branch of the Bengaluru police is probing the sting operation case. The agency detained two individuals and previously questioned Shetty regarding circulation of the purported video.
  • Union Minister Kumaraswamy alleged that members of his party's social media team were being targeted in connection with the case. The CCB is expected to file objections to Shetty's bail application.
  • Siddaramaiah submitted a letter to Karnataka's Director General and Inspector General of Police Saleem, demanding intervention and accusing Shetty of involvement in the sting operation. This escalation signals ongoing political dimensions to the legal proceedings.
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Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah has responded to the sting operation case that has created a stir in state politics. He said that it is an attempt to blackmail former CM Siddaramaiah and suggested that a Puttur ticket aspirant may be involved in it. He expressed confidence that the truth will come out from the investigation.

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Hindustan Times broke the news in New Delhi, India on Friday, October 23, 2026.
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