KPSC irregularities: K'taka govt suspends IAS officer facing probe

BENGALURU: The Karnataka government on Thursday suspended IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, who is facing allegations linked to irregularities in the KPSC recruitment process.Gangwar is currently in CID custody as the agency probes irregularities at the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC). The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) is separately investigating the case."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.During his suspension, the officer will be paid subsistence allowance in accordance with Rule 4 of All India Service (Discipline and Appeal) Rules 1969.