KPSC paper leak case: Karnataka CM sanctions prosecution of suspended IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar
The Karnataka government has sanctioned the prosecution of suspended IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar for his alleged role in a KPSC recruitment scam. Gangwar is accused of leaking question papers and accepting bribes to facilitate malpractice.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing issues with corruption and integrity in public sector recruitment processes in India.
KPSC paper leak case: Karnataka CM sanctions prosecution of suspended IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar left A file photo of IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, who was suspended following his arrest in KPSC scam. The Hindu The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/3mmfau/article71619511.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/IMG_9545.jpeg TH BENGALURU KARNATAKA 03/09/2026 : Karnataka Government has suspended IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, with immediate effect following his arrest in KPSC scam. Gangwar is accused of misusing his official position to leak the question papers and correct answers through middleman Basavaraj Kannale a day before the examination Bengaluru Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has accorded sanction to prosecute suspended IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, former Controller of Examinations of the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), in connection with the alleged question paper leak in the Veterinary Officers’ recruitment examination.
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