Hassan DC inquiry faces questions after HD Kumaraswamy alleged Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar cleared officials before the probe. Bengaluru: Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Monday, November 9, accused the Karnataka government of attempting to shield officials facing corruption allegations in connection with the Hassan. Kumaraswamy on Saturday clarified that he had not named the Hassan Deputy Commissioner or any other specific individual in connection with allegations of widespread corruption.