Karnataka Cybercrime Police Detain Two Over Videos Targeting Siddaramaiah
· India · Hindustan Times, The Hindu
Karnataka cybercrime police have detained two people for questioning and registered an FIR over the circulation of videos targeting former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah. The action follows a complaint lodged by Siddaramaiah with Bengaluru police commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh, alleging a conspiracy to damage his reputation. A local court has issued an interim injunction restraining 42 media organisations and digital platforms from publishing or circulating the disputed material. Meanwhile, Janata Dal (Secular) leader H D Kumaraswamy has demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the controversy and alleged leadership friction within the state Congress. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities trace internet protocol addresses and social media accounts.
Why it matters
The controversy highlights high-stakes political rivalry and legal disputes over digital misinformation within the Karnataka political establishment.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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