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KPSC Scam: Former Chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar Arrested by ED!
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News18•06-10-2026, 17:17
KPSC Scam: Former Chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar Arrested by ED!
- •ED officials have arrested former KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar in connection with recruitment irregularities.
- •ED officials raided Sahukar's residence for the second time and inspected various documents before making the arrest.
- •Along with Shivashankarappa Sahukar, KPSC member Geetha has also been taken into custody by the ED.
- •The ED is already interrogating other accused individuals including Basavaraj Kannale and Gyanendra in the scam case.
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ED officials arrested former KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar following raids and document inspections at his residence in connection with ongoing recruitment irregularities and scams within the commission.
Along with former KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar, KPSC member Geetha was also taken into custody by the Enforcement Directorate officials.
The Karnataka High Court rejected Shivashankarappa Sahukar's anticipatory bail plea, with the bench expressing strong concern over systematic fraud and the loss of public faith in the recruitment system.
