Mysuru, Oct. 19 -- union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje on Monday demanded a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the alleged sting operations in Karnataka, accusing the state government of using compromising material to influence political developments within the ruling party.
Speaking to reporters in Mysuru, she alleged that sting operations and CDs containing purported compromising material were being used to threaten political leaders and secure positions of power.
Karandlaje claimed that former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was forced to step down from the post through such operations. However, she did not provide evidence to substantiate the allegation.
Describing the alleged developments as a black mark on Karnataka, she...