Bengaluru, March 20 -- Karanata Minister Satish Jarkiholi on Thursday confirmed an alleged honey trap attempt involving a state minister, stating that while an attempt was made, it was unsuccessful.

Speaking to ANI, Jarkiholi said, "It is true that it was tried but it did not succeed. This is not the first time this has happened in Karnataka; it has been happening for the last 20 years. Every party Congress, BJP, and JDS, is a victim of this."

He further stated that a complaint should be filed and an investigation should be conducted into the matter.

"We have demanded that a complaint should be filed and an investigation should be done... We have told the victim to come forward and file a complaint, only then it can be investigated and...