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Karnataka CID Arrests IAS Officer Gangwar Over KPSC Exam Irregularities
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 11:37 AM
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The Karnataka Criminal Investigation Department has detained IAS officer S. Gangwar in connection with alleged irregularities in Karnataka Public Service Commission examinations.
The Karnataka Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested IAS officer S. Gangwar on Thursday, following allegations that he was involved in irregularities in Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) examinations.
Gangwar, who has served in various administrative roles, was taken into custody at a police station in Bengaluru. The CID cited evidence suggesting that he may have facilitated the manipulation of exam results.
The arrest comes amid a broader probe into the integrity of KPSC exams, which has prompted scrutiny of the commission’s selection processes. Officials have said that the investigation is ongoing and that further action will be taken if more evidence emerges.
The incident has raised concerns about the fairness of public service recruitment in the state and has prompted calls for stricter oversight of exam administration.
Gangwar, who has served in various administrative roles, was taken into custody at a police station in Bengaluru. The CID cited evidence suggesting that he may have facilitated the manipulation of exam results.
The arrest comes amid a broader probe into the integrity of KPSC exams, which has prompted scrutiny of the commission’s selection processes. Officials have said that the investigation is ongoing and that further action will be taken if more evidence emerges.
The incident has raised concerns about the fairness of public service recruitment in the state and has prompted calls for stricter oversight of exam administration.