Phone used in Sidda sting changed hands at HDK's residence: Cops

Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh revealed that the mobile phone allegedly used in the sting operation targeting former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was purchased in New Delhi and handed over to Prajwal Prasad at Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy's official residence. This information comes from the statement of arrested accused Ritesh Pandey. The investigation is ongoing, with notices issued to absconding individuals Vinod Sharma and Prajwal Prasad, and financial transactions being verified. State Home Minister Priyank Kharge stated that the allegations of sexual abuse in the video were fabricated and promised strict legal action against all involved.