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Karnataka CM approves prosecution of ex‑KPSC examiner Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar in paper‑leak scandal
Reported by Kavya Rao (Senior Writer) · The Hindu - National ·
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Photo: Wikimedia CommonsKarnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has approved prosecution of suspended IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar over the alleged leak of Veterinary Officers recruitment papers.
What Happened
Gangwar, who served as KPSC Controller of Examinations from February 2024 to March 2026, is accused of using his official position to pass question papers and answer keys to middleman Basavaraj Kannale a day before the exam. Kannale is alleged to have collected about ₹1.5 crore from candidates, handed ₹1.30 crore to Gangwar as illegal gratification and spent the balance on gold. Investigators also say some candidates were taken to a resort on Bengaluru’s outskirts to memorise the leaked answers.
Reaction
The chief minister’s sanction clears the way for the Enforcement Directorate to file criminal charges. Gangwar, a 2016‑batch IAS officer, was already suspended and remanded to ED custody in a related money‑laundering probe.
Context
KPSC has faced several recruitment scandals in recent years, raising concerns about the fairness of state hiring processes. The sanction signals a push to restore credibility in public examinations.
ExplainerWhy this matters
What Happened
The Karnataka government has moved to charge former KPSC exam controller Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar after investigators say he helped a middleman leak veterinary recruitment papers and accepted large bribes.
Why It Matters
Leaking exam papers undermines merit‑based hiring and erodes public trust in government jobs. The case also links to a money‑laundering probe, showing how corruption can spread across different departments and affect many candidates.
What Happens Next
With the prosecution sanction, the Enforcement Directorate can file charges and the case will proceed to court. If convicted, Gangwar could face imprisonment and forfeiture of assets. The state will likely tighten exam security and monitor officials more closely to prevent similar scams.
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