Bengaluru Police arrest Ritesh Pandey in sting operation investigation

Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh announced the arrest of Ritesh Pandey in New Delhi regarding an alleged sting operation case. The investigation involves a mobile phone allegedly used to target former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

According to police, Pandey and an associate, Vinod Sharma, reportedly purchased a mobile phone in Karol Bagh, Delhi, on the instructions of Prajwal Revanna. Pandey disclosed that the device was subsequently delivered to Revanna at the official residence of Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy in New Delhi.

Investigators stated they have uncovered evidence of financial transactions between Pandey and Revanna. While technical evidence and CCTV footage are being verified, both Vinod Sharma and Prajwal Revanna are currently reported as absconding. Police have issued notices to both individuals, who have reportedly applied for anticipatory bail.