• The inquiry commission, led by retired High Court Judge John Cunha, submitted its interim report on COVID-19 management irregularities to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

• The report covers purchases and procurements amounting to ₹6651 crore by various health departments and agencies in Karnataka.

• The report examines purchases related to medicines, rapid antigen test kits, COVID-19 management equipment, ventilators, and oxygen cylinders.

• It also investigates deaths due to oxygen shortages.

• The commission has a six-month extension to report on four BBMP zones and 31 districts.

• Chief Minister Siddaramaiah plans to table the report in the legislature during the upcoming winter session and promises action against those found guilty.

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