3 days ago

KPSC Scam: Absconding IAS Officer Arrested After ED Raid

An IAS officer in Karnataka has been arrested in a recruitment scam.

The case involves the selection of veterinary doctors through the Karnataka Public Service Commission.

Investigators say some exam answer sheets may have been changed to increase candidates’ scores.

Middlemen allegedly asked candidates for large payments to secure jobs.

The officer, Gyandendra Kumar Gangwar, was responsible for the examination process.

He reportedly left before the Enforcement Directorate searched his home.

He later appeared before the CID and was questioned for more than 11 hours.

A magistrate then allowed investigators to keep him in custody for further questioning.

Key facts

Accused officer: Gyandendra Kumar Gangwar, who served as controller of the veterinary-doctor recruitment examination
Investigating agency: Karnataka Criminal Investigation Department
Related agency action: The Directorate of Enforcement raided 13 premises linked to the case
Alleged manipulation: Successful candidates’ OMR sheets were allegedly edited, including to elevate candidates with scores below 400
Alleged payment demand: Middlemen allegedly demanded ₹80 lakh per posting
Custody status: Gangwar was produced before a magistrate and taken into custody for further interrogation
Minister’s account: Priyank Kharge initially said Gangwar had gone to Uttar Pradesh for a family emergency, but later said he did not know the officer’s whereabouts
Reported payment discrepancy: The article refers both to ₹80 lakh per posting and to successful candidates allegedly paying ₹80 each

freepressjournal.in · 3 days ago