Karnataka's 'Letterhead' Controversy: Probe Demanded in Alleged Forgery

BJP MLA V Sunil Kumar has called for a forensic probe into a forged document linked to Karnataka's Chief Minister's office. The fake document allegedly misrepresented an official as the deputy commissioner. Kumar questions the administrative integrity and demands accountability for the potential 'letterhead' scam.

BJP MLA V Sunil Kumar has urged a forensic investigation into a document allegedly linked to Karnataka's Chief Minister's office, following claims and police action against forgery. The controversy arose over a fake document that purported to appoint a district health officer as deputy commissioner.

The case, filed at the Vidhana Soudha police station, has turned political, with Kumar asserting that the issue highlights significant administrative lapses under Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's watch. Kumar alleged that the Chief Minister's focus on power undermines office operations, suggesting the matter could unravel a major 'letterhead' scam.

Alongside demanding authenticity checks on the purported signature of Siddaramaiah, Kumar criticized the conditions under which the document was signed without a date and called for comprehensive investigations. Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah condemned the forged document's creation and dissemination while urging caution in sharing unverified information.

(With inputs from agencies.)