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ED raids 21 locations in KPSC job scam, ex-chairman’s premises searched
ED raids 21 locations in KPSC job scam, ex-chairman’s premises searched
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted searches at 21 locations in Karnataka and Gujarat, including the premises of former Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) chairman Shivashankarappa S Sahukar, in connection with…
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted searches at 21 locations in Karnataka and Gujarat, including the premises of former Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) chairman Shivashankarappa S Sahukar, in connection with alleged corruption and money laundering in the recruitment of veterinary officers. The searches covered residences of KPSC member Shantha Hosamani, alleged middlemen, Edutest Solutions, and selected candidates. ED sources said important documents were recovered. Middlemen allegedly demanded Rs 70 lakh to Rs 80 lakh from candidates for selection, with allegations of question paper leakage and OMR manipulation.
Separately, the Karnataka High Court quashed Sahukar's July 10 suspension and directed his reinstatement within seven days. Justice Suraj Govindaraj ruled that Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's order was not based on Cabinet advice. The court clarified the order does not give Sahukar a clean chit and barred him from influencing matters regarding his daughter's appointment, which is under scrutiny for alleged nepotism and misuse of reservation benefits. The ED investigation will continue to trace money flows and roles of individuals involved.
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NDTV Profit reported the searches with a narrow focus on ED's next steps, while The Federal provided extensive context, including the High Court ruling and allegations of nepotism and income certificate fraud against Sahukar. The Federal's framing is more critical, emphasising the governor's bypassing of cabinet advice and the specific demand of Rs 70-80 lakh from candidates. NDTV Profit omitted these details, offering a neutral report. The High Court's reinstatement order does not end the ED probe, the searches suggest a widening investigation that may extend beyond Karnataka. Watch for further ED arrests and the Karnataka government's response to the court's ruling on the suspension's validity.
Coverage: 2 sources, 1 government-critical, 1 neutral
Sources (2): ndtvprofit.com (neutral report), thefederal.com (government critical)
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
