ED arrests ex-KPSC chief, member in veterinary recruitment probe

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday arrested Sahukar, former chief of the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), and member Geetha as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged veterinary recruitment irregularity.

The custody was granted following statements made by two other accused individuals in the case—IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar and Basavaraj Kannale—who reportedly made revelations during their questioning that led investigators to seek the duo's detention.

The ED's action marks an escalation in the probe into the recruitment anomalies within the KPSC's veterinary examination process. Officials have indicated that the investigation aims to uncover the full scope of the alleged irregularities and identify all parties involved in the purported scam.

The case has drawn significant attention given the involvement of senior officials in the state's recruitment apparatus. Further details regarding the specific allegations and the nature of the veterinary recruitment irregularities are expected as the investigation progresses.