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Karnataka Gives Statewide Police Powers to SIT Investigating KPSC Recruitment Scam
✍️ India Today
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 03:24 AM
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The Karnataka government has authorized the Special Investigation Team probing the KPSC recruitment scam to exercise police powers across the entire state.
Bengaluru, Oct 30 (India Today) – The Karnataka state administration has approved a resolution that extends police powers to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) handling the alleged recruitment irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC). The decision enables the SIT to operate with full law‑enforcement authority throughout Karnataka, facilitating the collection of evidence, arrest of suspects and interrogation of witnesses without jurisdictional constraints.
The move comes amid growing public concern over the integrity of the KPSC's hiring process, which has been under scrutiny after allegations of manipulation and favoritism surfaced. By granting statewide police powers, the government aims to expedite the probe and ensure that any wrongdoing is addressed swiftly and uniformly across districts.
State officials indicated that the SIT will coordinate closely with local police units, but will retain independent investigative control to maintain the probe's impartiality. No further details on the scope of the investigation or potential outcomes have been disclosed at this stage.
The extension of police powers reflects the administration's commitment to uphold transparency in public service recruitment and to deter future malpractices within state institutions.
The move comes amid growing public concern over the integrity of the KPSC's hiring process, which has been under scrutiny after allegations of manipulation and favoritism surfaced. By granting statewide police powers, the government aims to expedite the probe and ensure that any wrongdoing is addressed swiftly and uniformly across districts.
State officials indicated that the SIT will coordinate closely with local police units, but will retain independent investigative control to maintain the probe's impartiality. No further details on the scope of the investigation or potential outcomes have been disclosed at this stage.
The extension of police powers reflects the administration's commitment to uphold transparency in public service recruitment and to deter future malpractices within state institutions.