India, March 30 -- BJP MP and former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar on Saturday voiced concerns over an alleged honeytrap scandal in the state, asserting that several influential individuals, including ministers, were entangled in the controversy. He accused the state government of attempting to suppress the matter to avert a political upheaval and reiterated his call for a CBI investigation.

Speaking to reporters, Shettar alleged that a detailed probe would likely expose key figures in the state, which is why efforts were being made to close the case. He emphasized that a fair investigation could implicate several Karnataka ministers and other prominent personalities. "There is a deliberate attempt to bury the issue because a serious inq...