Bengaluru, August 23: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted a raid at the residence of IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar in Bengaluru. This action is part of an investigation into alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment process. The case involves accusations of corruption and bribery linked to the recruitment of veterinary officers.
Reports indicate that candidates were allegedly asked for bribes ranging from 7 to 8 million rupees in exchange for selection during the recruitment process. The ED has been actively pursuing this case.
Just three days prior, the agency raided the residence of former KPSC chairman Shivshankarappa Sahukar, along with several locations associated with veterinary officers. The investigation is now expanding to include the roles of officials involved in the recruitment examination process.
Gyanendra Kumar was reportedly in charge of the recruitment examination process, which has now brought him under the ED’s scrutiny.
Sources reveal that ED officials arrived at Kumar’s apartment complex in three Innova vehicles. During the operation, personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were stationed outside the premises. Initially, the main entrance to the apartment was locked, and security personnel denied entry to the officials, claiming they had not received any instructions.
After contacting Gyanendra Kumar, security personnel eventually allowed the ED officials to enter the complex. However, upon reaching his flat, they found it locked. The apartment staff informed them that Kumar was not at home, and attempts to reach him by phone were unsuccessful as his mobile was turned off.
The ED is now investigating the alleged financial irregularities, bribery transactions, and the involvement of related officials in the recruitment process. Further revelations in this case are anticipated.
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