Karnataka’s Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has approved the prosecution of IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar.
BENGALURU: Chief minister D K Shivakumar Saturday sanctioned the prosecution of suspended senior IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar in connection with alleged question paper leak in Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) exam for recruitment of veterinary officers.
The prosecution sanction could enable further legal action against Gangwar, who had served as the KPSC controller of examinations from Jan 2024 to March 2026. 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. The investigation is being conducted by the CID’s Special Investigation Team and the Enforcement Directorate. He has been accused of passing on the exam question paper to prime accused Basavaraj Kannale by misusing his official position. Announcing the govt’s decision on X, Shivakumar posted: “No room for corruption, no protection for the guilty. Permission has been granted to prosecute IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar in a corruption case related to the KPSC recruitment scam. Our govt will not tolerate any action that toys with the future of the youth. The CID’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) are probing the case. Download the TOI App.