Karnataka IAS officer goes missing after Bengaluru flight; govt clarifies his whereabouts
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Sat, 22 August 2026
1 report- hindustantimes.com13:11
Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, a 2016-batch IAS officer, had reportedly been incommunicado since August 20 and had booked a flight to Delhi. | India News
Sun, 23 August 2026
2 reports- hindustantimes.com07:28
Gyanendra Kumar, a senior IAS officer, traveled to Uttar Pradesh for his ill father, not due to ED raid fears, stated Minister Kharge. | India News
- Times of India12:06first to report
In a significant move, the Enforcement Directorate raided the properties of IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar located in Bengaluru and Bareilly. This action is tied to a money laundering case concerning malpractice in KPSC examinations, particularly focusing on a veterinary officer recruitment scandal. Gangwar's past role as the KPSC Controller of Examinations adds weight to the inquiry, following prior searches involving KPSC facilities and former officials.
Sun, 30 August 2026
2 reports- Times of India06:26
CID arrested IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar on Sunday to investigate his involvement as the Controller of Examinations at KPSC. Reports indicate he failed to assist the ongoing inquiry into recruitment discrepancies. The Enforcement Directorate had earlier searched KPSC offices related to money laundering, with Gangwar's prior absence contributing to confusion in the case.
- Times of India18:03
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 investigation uncovers potential links to more accomplices in the case.
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- Times of India16:19
Karnataka government suspended IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar due to KPSC recruitment irregularities. He is currently in CID custody as the agency investigates the commission's alleged wrongdoings. The Directorate of Enforcement is also conducting a separate investigation into the matter. Gangwar served as Controller of Examinations at KPSC during the period under scrutiny. His suspension is effective immediately pending further investigation by the CID.