Karnataka Congress expels Kripa Alva as police investigate Siddaramaiah video

Politics · First reported 31 Oct, 06:31 · Updated 09:24

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The Karnataka Congress expelled former general secretary Kripa Alva for six years over alleged involvement in a sting operation targeting party leaders. Police say their investigation into the video is continuing, with forensic examination of a recovered phone pending.

The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee expelled Kripa Alva for six years with immediate effect, citing alleged anti-party activities and the controversy’s impact on the party.
Police said evidence gathered so far did not substantiate the sexual-abuse allegations portrayed in the video; a recovered phone allegedly used to record it has been sent for forensic examination.
The police investigation is examining the video’s creation and circulation, as well as the identities and possible motives of those involved.

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Key facts

Expulsion: Six years, with immediate effect.
Party body: Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee.
Police investigation: Ongoing; the recovered phone allegedly used to record the video was sent for forensic examination, with the report awaited.
Arrest: Police said one person connected with procurement of a device was arrested from the National Capital Region on October 24.