Two detained in cyber probe of Siddaramaiah defamation videos

What Happened

The Central Crime Branch detained two suspects for questioning over videos that defame former chief minister Siddaramaiah.

Investigation

Siddaramaiah filed a complaint with Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh, providing IDs of social‑media accounts he says spread the false videos. The commissioner referred the case to the CCB cyber‑crime police station, where a formal case was opened. Investigators are tracing the origin of the videos, mapping the digital trail and checking IP addresses tied to prominent accounts that circulated the clips. They are also looking for any coordinated effort behind the spread.

Context

An injunction secured by Siddaramaiah on Tuesday blocks media outlets and social platforms from further sharing the alleged defamatory material, while he seeks police action against those responsible for what he calls false propaganda.