CID detained IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar on Sunday to investigate his involvement as the Controller of Examinations at KPSC
Gangwar, a 2016-batch IAS officer, is currently serving as Director of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in the Department of Industries and Commerce. Because of a family emergency involving his father’s health, karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge had said the officer informed the government that he had travelled to his native place in Uttar Pradesh. His reported absence drew public attention amid an ongoing probe into alleged irregularities in the recruitment process.
He was taken into custody for allegedly not cooperating with the investigation, officials said. Addressing the media, Priyank said, “Kumar hurriedly left Bengaluru and flew to his hometown following a family-related emergency. The minister had earlier said, “We received this information (Kumar going incommunicado) two days ago. Priyank later said Gangwar had established communication with the government and that there was no cause for concern.
The CID is investigating alleged irregularities in the recruitment examination, including the handling of examination records and OMR sheets, as well as the role of officials and others involved in the process. Since his mobile phone was not reachable, confusion about his absence arose. Everything is fine with him. But there is no formal complaint from his family, relatives or anybody else so far. He cannot be contacted. We will see what needs to be done. He was last seen at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). We have got a few clues and are still investigating.
Gangwar was questioned over his role as the Controller of Examinations at the KPSC between February 2024 and March 2026, according to officials. Earlier reporting noted: On August 23, the Enforcement Directorate had also raided his residences in Bengaluru and Bareilly in connection with its money laundering investigation linked to alleged irregularities in an exam conducted by the KPSC.
He had appeared before the investigating officer in response to a notice issued to him. Earlier reporting noted: Karnataka IAS Officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar Detained In Exam Scam Karnataka IAS Officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar Detained In Exam Scam Karnataka IAS Officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar Detained In Exam Scam Earlier reporting noted: IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar has been taken into custody in connection with the alleged irregularities in the Veterinary Officers’ examination conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) exam. Gangwar was detained on Sunday after being questioned by CID officials on Friday and Saturday.
Gangwar’s whereabouts had recently triggered controversy after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches in connection with alleged irregularities at the KPSC. The ED had recently conducted searches at 21 locations linked to KPSC officials and members as part of a money-laundering investigation related to the examination process. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bengaluru | Silver Rate in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Petrol Price in Bengaluru | Diesel Price in Bengaluru | CNG Price in Bengaluru | LPG Price in Bengaluru Stay updated with the latest Bengaluru news.
Gangwar is expected to be produced before the jurisdictional court, where the CID is likely to seek his custody for further investigation, according to sources. BENGALURU: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has detained IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar in connection with alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment examination for veterinary officers. Download the TOI App.