Karnataka sting operation: KPCC to issue show-cause notice to Kripa Alva - The HinduUpdated - October 23, 2026 05:57 pm IST - BENGALURUKPCC president B.K. Hariprasad said party spokesperson Kripa Alva would be asked to explain her alleged involvement in the sting operation. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR KWith the alleged sting operation targeting former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah continuing to dominate the state's political discourse, KPCC president B.K. Hariprasad said a show-cause notice would be issued to KPCC spokesperson Kripa Alva, seeking an explanation for her alleged role in the episode.Speaking to reporters here on Friday (October 23, 2026), Mr. Hariprasad said Ms. Alva would be asked to explain her alleged involvement in the sting operation.Congress sources said the party was considering expelling her for allegedly embarrassing the government and giving the Opposition ammunition to target the it. Ms. Alva had previously served as the chairperson of the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights during the first term of the Siddaramaiah government in 2015.Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy alleged that journalist Rakesh Shetty and Ms. Alva had played a key role in orchestrating the alleged sting operation against Mr. Siddaramaiah.Published - October 23, 2026 03:39 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }