Siddaramaiah ‘sting operation’: Delhi-based man arrested and released on bail
The Bengaluru Central Crime Branch has arrested a Delhi-based man, Ritesh Pandey, for his alleged role in uploading a 'sting operation' video targeting former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The investigation is currently tracing the digital trail and the involvement of a regional political party's social media team.
Why it matters
This case highlights the growing role of digital disinformation and social media manipulation in regional political conflicts.
Siddaramaiah ‘sting operation’: Delhi-based man arrested and released on bail left Investigation into the alleged sting operation targeting former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has intensified with the first arrest made. file photo file photo https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/z5nk3t/article71620161.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/DSC_8945.JPG ALLEN EGENUSE J BENGALURU KARNATAKA 10/09/2026: Former chief minister Siddaramaiah during the "Dhruda Karnataka Sankalpa - Shatakada Patha, Pragatiya Ratha" (Resolve for a Strong Karnataka - Path of a Century, Chariot of Progress), marking the completion of 100 days of state government, at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on September 10, 2026. PHOTO: ALLEN EGENUSE J / The Hindu The accused was allegedly instructed to upload the video by a person associated with the social media team of a regional political party, according to the police Bengaluru Investigation into the alleged sting operation targeting former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has intensified with the first arrest made on Saturday.
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