Karnataka Political Scandal: Honeytrap Investigation Unfolds

K N Rajendra, son of Karnataka Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna, reports the initiation of a CID investigation into honeytrap allegations targeting his father. He has informed higher authorities about an alleged murder attempt on him and is gathering more information to aid the inquiry.

Karnataka Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna finds himself at the center of a storm as allegations of a honeytrap plot against him come to light. The Criminal Investigation Department has launched a preliminary probe into these claims, officials said on Thursday.

His son, Congress MLC K N Rajendra, revealed that he has met with Karnataka's DGP and IGP to provide information about an attempted murder plot against him that coincided with his daughter's birthday celebrations. Rajendra said the investigation stems from a petition submitted to the State Home Minister, which Rajanna filed, calling for a thorough probe.

The investigation gained momentum when Rajendra uncovered a voice recording implicating two individuals in a nefarious scheme. The legal framework and consultations with key authorities, including the Chief Minister, will guide the next steps, officials stated.

(With inputs from agencies.)