Ex-KPSC chief now faces probe in veterinary officers fraud case
Earlier this month, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot suspended him as KPSC chairman after complaints alleged that he had facilitated the appointment of his two daughters as industrial extension officers despite a conflict of interest. The Governor also referred the matter to the President under Article 317 of the Constitution for further action. “Based on a complaint filed by one Dr Manjunath regarding alleged irregularities in the recruitment of veterinary officers, we have registered an FIR against former KPSC Chairman Shivaraj Shankarappa Sahukar, certain KPSC members and others.
- ▪Earlier this month, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot suspended him as KPSC chairman after complaints alleged that he had facilitated the appointment of his two daughters as industrial extension officers despite a conflict of interest.
- ▪The Governor also referred the matter to the President under Article 317 of the Constitution for further action.
- ▪“Based on a complaint filed by one Dr Manjunath regarding alleged irregularities in the recruitment of veterinary officers, we have registered an FIR against former KPSC Chairman Shivaraj Shankarappa Sahukar, certain KPSC members and others
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HomeNextEx-KPSC chief now faces probe in veterinary officers fraud caseFormer chairman of the Karnataka Public Service Commission, suspended this month over allegations involving the appointment of his daughters to government posts, is facing a fresh criminal investigation after police registered a case accusing him and others of manipulating the recruitment of veterinary officers through favouritism, bribery and examination fraud, officials said on SundayPublished on: Jul 27, 2026, 08:50:37 ISTBy Coovercolly Indresh, BENGALURUPrefer HTon GoogleShare viaCopy link Former chairman of the Karnataka Public Service Commission, suspended this month over allegations involving the appointment of his daughters to government posts, is facing a fresh criminal investigation after police registered a…
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