CID questions alleged beneficiaries of KPSC recruitment scam

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has broadened its investigation into the veterinary officers' recruitment scam to encompass alleged beneficiaries suspected of securing their positions through questionable means. The CID has interviewed numerous candidates, some of whom have admitted to examination misconduct and even admitted to paying for their positions.

A few individuals have expressed willingness to cooperate by becoming witnesses in the case, according to sources. However, CID officials have maintained a degree of discretion in their approach. The authorities have intensified their questioning of IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, the former Controller of Examinations for the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), and the alleged middleman, Basavaraj Kannale.

Both are currently in CID custody in relation to the investigation. During the questioning, Gangwar reportedly informed CID officials that he had no direct involvement in the scam, attributing it to Kannale. He claimed to have no direct communication with the candidates and no financial dealings with them. Gangwar denied taking the printed question paper out of the system himself and admitted that the questions were prepared in advance and later printed upon receiving instructions and approval.

This admission has raised further doubts about the extent of Gangwar's involvement in the alleged KPSC recruitment scam. The CID is now set to confront Gangwar with the evidence against Kannale and other suspects to establish the chain of communication and responsibility in the question paper leak. Earlier, CID had raided Kannale's residence and recovered documents related to the scam, which are currently under scrutiny.

CID officials also suspect that Kannale may have been involved in other recruitment examinations, which will be investigated in the future.