Probe into irregularities in KPSC’s hiring of veterinary officers transferred to CID

Hindustan TimesIndependentCenter13 hr. ago

A probe into alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission’s (KPSC) recruitment of 400 veterinary officers has been transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Officials confirmed that three FIRs were registered over the allegations, with two cases moved to CID under orders from the director general and inspector general of Police. State Home Minister Priyank Kharge emphasized the need for an independent and transparent investigation. The allegations involve candidates being asked to pay large sums to secure government positions, with some reports indicating demands of up to ₹80 lakh per appointment. The inquiry began expanding after police registered FIRs in July, naming former KPSC chairman Shivashankarappa S. Sahukar and others involved in alleged recruitment schemes. Protests by job aspirants and student organizations demand impartial investigations. The state high court rejected a request to halt criminal proceedings against Sahukar’s daughter, citing the need to investigate allegations of using a false income certificate. Opposition leader R Ashoka called for the case to be handled by the CBI or a judicial commission led by a High Court法官.

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