Karnataka Orders Probe into Alleged Honey Trap Scandal Involving 48 Politicians

Opposition demands judicial inquiry as allegations of blackmail and explicit videos targeting leaders across party lines surface.

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has announced a high-level investigation into allegations of honey trapping targeting 48 politicians, including state and national leaders.
Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna claimed that explicit videos of politicians have been used for blackmail, calling it a decades-long issue in Karnataka politics.
Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi revealed two unsuccessful honey trap attempts on a senior minister and emphasized the need for a non-partisan approach to address the issue.
The BJP has accused the Congress government of complicity, labeling it a 'honey-trap factory,' and has demanded a judicial probe into the scandal.
The Karnataka Assembly witnessed chaos, with opposition members waving CDs allegedly containing evidence and demanding immediate action.