Mysuru, Oct. 23 -- Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has alleged that an attempted blackmail plot lay behind the controversial sting operation targeting him, naming Krupa Alva of Mangaluru and a journalist as allegedly being involved and calling for a transparent investigation to establish the facts.
Breaking his silence on the controversy at Suttur Mutt in Mysuru, Siddaramaiah said the matter had come to his notice in September and that he had voluntarily approached the police to ensure that the truth emerged. He alleged that the operation was intended to malign him through false accusations and said he had obtained a court injunction to prevent such allegations.
The former Chief Minister said it was essential to establish who...