{
  "id": 4472538,
  "title": "KPSC veterinary recruitment scam: CID detains political party functionary in Delhi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/kpsc-veterinary-recruitment-scam-cid-detains-political-party",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T18:03:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/kpsc-veterinary-recruitment-scam-cid-detains-political-party-functionary-in-delhi/articleshow/133634806.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bengaluru: The CID investigation into the alleged recruitment scam for veterinary officers in Karnataka has expanded, leading to the detention of another individual. Basavaraj Kannale, a national party functionary from Bidar district and a member of the Tumakuru University syndicate, has been taken into custody by the CID team in Delhi. Kannale, who is involved in various businesses including the travel sector and owns buses and cabs, is suspected of constant communication with arrested IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, who was linked to the recruitment irregularities. The investigating team believes Kannale may have played a role in the alleged misconduct and is currently being brought to Bengaluru for questioning. He is expected to appear in court on Monday, potentially leading to his police custody. The CID is intensifying its probe, exploring potential links between Kannale and other suspects involved in the recruitment scam.",
  "summary": "The CID's inquiry into the veterinary officer recruitment scam is gaining momentum as Detained in Delhi, Basavaraj Kannale, a high-ranking functionary from Bidar district, comes under scrutiny. With established ties to the arrested IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, investigators suspect Kannale's deeper involvement. He is being transported to Bengaluru for further questioning as the CID's…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Karnataka IAS officer arrested in KPSC recruitment exam row",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/karnataka-ias-officer-arrested-in-kpsc-recruitment-exam-row",
        "published": "2026-08-30T06:26:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}