Bengaluru, Oct 19 (UNI) The alleged sting operation controversy in Karnataka intensified on Monday, with union Minister Shobha Karandlaje demanding an SIT probe, union Minister HD Kumaraswamy warning of statewide protests if arrests are not made by Vijayadashami, and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah declining to comment even as he pursued legal action over allegedly defamatory content targeting him. Karandlaje has called for an immediate investigation into the alleged sting operation, while Kumaraswamy has demanded the arrest of those allegedly involved and threatened protests outside police stations across the state if his deadline is not met. The two leaders' demands have…