Karnataka government suspended IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar due to KPSC recruitment irregularities.
During his suspension, the officer will be paid subsistence allowance in accordance with Rule 4 of All India Service (Discipline and Appeal) Rules 1969. Official sources said Gangwar was questioned as he had served as the controller of examinations at the KPSC from February 2024 to March 2026.
“In exercise of the powers conferred under Rule 3(2) read with 3(3) of the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969, Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, IAS (KN: 2016), is placed under suspension with immediate effect and until further orders, pending further investigation by the Criminal Investigation Department,” the government order said. He was taken into custody for allegedly not cooperating with the investigation, they said. However, state home minister Priyank Kharge later said Gangwar had informed him that he had gone to his native place in Uttar Pradesh, citing a family emergency involving his father’s health.
He will also not be allowed to leave the headquarters under any circumstances without the written permission of the State Government. BENGALURU: The Karnataka government on Thursday suspended IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, who is facing allegations linked to irregularities in the KPSC recruitment process.