The controversy emerged after two videos containing allegations against Siddaramaiah were uploaded to YouTube in September. Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh stated that a phone purchased in Karol Bagh, New Delhi, was delivered to suspect Prajwal Prasad at Kumaraswamy's residence. Investigators bolstered their case following the October 24 arrest of Ritesh Pandey in New Delhi, citing technical evidence and confirmed financial transactions between Pandey and Prasad.
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Police are actively searching for absconding suspects Prajwal Prasad and Vinod Sharma whi…: Police are actively searching for absconding suspects Prajwal Prasad and Vinod Sharma while preparing to oppose their anticipatory bail requests.
Investigators have cited corroborated technical evidence and money transfers between the…: Investigators have cited corroborated technical evidence and money transfers between the key suspects to substantiate the case.
Union Minister Kumaraswamy strongly dismissed the claims and pledged to disclose how the…: Union Minister Kumaraswamy strongly dismissed the claims and pledged to disclose how the state government is managing the inquiry.
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'Tomorrow, I will give you complete details about how the investigation is being conducted,' Kumaraswamy said
NEW DELHI: The mobile phone allegedly used in the sting operation targeting former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah was purchased in New Delhi and subsequently handed over at the official residence of Union minister HD Kumaraswamy, Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh said on Sunday. Responding to the police claims, Kumaraswamy challenged the commissioner and said he would disclose details of the investigation on Monday.According to Singh, the phone was purchased from a shop in Delhi's Karol Bagh by accused Ritesh Pandey and Vinod Sharma before being delivered to Prajwal Prasad at Kumaraswamy's official residence. The handover was allegedly made on the instructions of Prasad, who was present at the residence, the commissioner said, citing Pandey's statement to investigators.Pandey, who was arrested in New Delhi on October 24, is the first accused to be apprehended in connection with the case. Police said technical evidence, including details establishing the phone's purchase and delivery location, supported parts of his account. Investigators have also found evidence of financial…
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