KPSC scam: Former chairman appears before CID
Former KPSC chairman Shivashankarappa S. Sahukar appeared before the CID amid an investigation into alleged irregularities and corruption within the commission. The probe involves multiple officials and allegations of bribery in recruitment processes.
Why it matters
The investigation into the KPSC is a significant matter of public interest regarding government transparency and the integrity of civil service recruitment.
Former Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) chairman Shivashankarappa S. Sahukar appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Thursday in connection with the alleged irregularities in the KPSC.
He appeared in response to the notice issued by the CID following searches conducted as part of the investigation. The CID officials also issued notices to IAS officer Gnanendra Kumar Gangwar and many candidates who had secured high marks.
Gangwar, who was earlier reported missing amid the investigation, had served as Controller of Examinations at the KPSC from February 2024 to March 2026. He was transferred as Director of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in June.
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