CID searches KPSC office again in veterinary officer recruitment probe

A CID team led by SP Raghavendra Hegde returned to the Karnataka Public Service Commission office in Bengaluru on August 25, examining recruitment documents and other records linked to the veterinary officer examination.

The agency has issued notices to all 329 candidates who took the test, directing them to appear before investigating officers for questioning. Investigators have already seized 658 OMR carbon sheets and sent them to the Forensic Science Laboratory, where they are being compared with original OMR sheets for discrepancies or signs of manipulation.

The CID is investigating alleged irregularities in the recruitment process and is reviewing material and statements gathered by the Enforcement Directorate in its separate inquiry. The ED had searched more than 21 locations, including IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar’s residence; the officer had been entrusted with overseeing the examination. The search of his Jayamahal home took place on August 24.

The CID is examining the records and statements to establish the extent of the alleged malpractice and identify those involved in the recruitment process.