Bengaluru, Oct. 15 -- Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge over the alleged defamatory sting operation linked to former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, challenging the state government to summon and interrogate him directly instead of detaining Janata Dal (Secular) workers.

Visiting the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner's office, Kumaraswamy questioned the Home Minister's warning that anyone suspected of involvement in the case, including him, could be questioned or arrested. He demanded that the police begin their inquiry with him and accused the state government of misusing its power to target his party workers while allegedly extending protection to those responsible...