JDS alleges conspiracy to frame party in sting operation

Bengaluru, Oct 25 (UNI) The Janata Dal (Secular) on Sunday alleged that the investigation into the Karnataka sting operation case was being manipulated to frame party leaders, and demanded that Chief Minister DK Shivkumar's mobile phone be seized and sent for forensic examination. JDS spokesperson Devaraj, addressing a press conference, alleged that the state government and the Crime Control Bureau (CCB) were attempting to shift the blame for the controversy onto the regional party. He questioned the circumstances surrounding searches at the residences linked to JDS social media functionaries Mohan Gowda and Chandan, alleging procedural irregularities and a lack of…