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Bengaluru Court Denies Bail for Suspended IAS Officer

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 10:46 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Bengaluru court denied bail to suspended IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar on September 26, 2026.
Investigators traced a money trail linking Gangwar to middleman Basavaraj Kannale, who collected Rs 20-40 lakh from candidates.
CID alleges Gangwar leaked 70-80 veterinary exam questions to Kannale on January 7, 2026.
Kannale allegedly bought Rs 52 lakh jewellery for Gangwar’s girlfriend.
Enforcement Directorate filed a sealed report, extending Gangwar’s custody until October 3, 2026.

History

Historical Context

In 1995, the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) exam paper leak scandal erupted, exposing systemic corruption in state recruitment. The Central Bureau of Investigation traced payments totaling Rs 15 lakh to middleman Ramesh Sharma, while the Supreme Court later mandated stricter confidentiality protocols. Today's Bengaluru case mirrors that scandal, with IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar allegedly leaking 70-80 veterinary questions to Basavaraj Kannale for Rs 20-40 lakh. Both episodes prompted intensified Enforcement Directorate probes and reinforced calls for comprehensive exam security reforms across Indian civil services.

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Story summary

Bengaluru court denied bail to suspended IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar on September 26, 2026.
Investigators traced a money trail linking Gangwar to middleman Basavaraj Kannale, who collected Rs 20-40 lakh from candidates.
CID alleges Gangwar leaked 70-80 veterinary exam questions to Kannale on January 7, 2026.
Kannale allegedly bought Rs 52 lakh jewellery for Gangwar’s girlfriend.
Enforcement Directorate filed a sealed report, extending Gangwar’s custody until October 3, 2026.

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