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Bengaluru CP finds mobile phone swap evidence at Kumaraswamy's home in sting row
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 06:16 AM
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The Bengaluru police commissioner said investigators uncovered proof of a mobile‑phone exchange at former Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy's residence during the ongoing sting‑operation controversy.
Bengaluru police commissioner announced that forensic teams have identified evidence indicating a mobile‑phone swap at the residence of former Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy. The finding relates to the high‑profile sting‑operation row that has been dominating state politics in recent weeks.
According to the commissioner, the evidence was recovered from a device found at Kumaraswamy's home and corroborates claims that a phone was exchanged to conceal communications. No further details about the nature of the exchanged phones or the parties involved were disclosed.
The police statement came as opposition parties demanded a transparent inquiry, while Kumaraswamy's camp has neither confirmed nor denied the allegations. Investigators said the probe remains ongoing and that additional forensic analysis is underway.
Authorities have urged the public to await the final report before drawing conclusions, emphasizing that the matter is being handled in accordance with legal procedures.
According to the commissioner, the evidence was recovered from a device found at Kumaraswamy's home and corroborates claims that a phone was exchanged to conceal communications. No further details about the nature of the exchanged phones or the parties involved were disclosed.
The police statement came as opposition parties demanded a transparent inquiry, while Kumaraswamy's camp has neither confirmed nor denied the allegations. Investigators said the probe remains ongoing and that additional forensic analysis is underway.
Authorities have urged the public to await the final report before drawing conclusions, emphasizing that the matter is being handled in accordance with legal procedures.