Bengaluru, March 21 -- Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara on Thursday ordered a high-level investigation into an alleged honey trap attempt on a state minister, following allegations of a broader honey-trapping network targeting political leaders.

The announcement came during a Karnataka Assembly session on Thursday, where concerns were raised over such incidents being used as political tools.

Addressing the Assembly, Parameshwara stressed the seriousness of the matter, stating, "If we have to save the dignity of our members, we have to put a brake on such incidents. It's a serious issue. I will order a high-level probe into it."

The matter came to fore after Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Satish Jarkiholi told the media ab...