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KPSC Scam: Gyanendra Denied Bail Despite Cancer; Kannale Also Shocked by Court's Decision!
- •IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar, arrested in the KPSC veterinary officer recruitment scam, has been denied bail.
- •Gyanendra Kumar is reportedly suffering from testicular cancer, has undergone two rounds of chemotherapy, and is receiving treatment at Victoria Hospital.
- •His health issues, including blood pressure, asthma, and liver problems, have worsened due due to cancer.
- •The Public Prosecutor argued against bail, citing Gyanendra's influence, potential to destroy evidence, and ongoing investigation into his alleged financial misconduct.
- •Basavaraj Kannale, also arrested in the same case, was denied bail despite seeking it on grounds of his wife's pregnancy, with the court noting his attempt to flee to Uzbekistan.
Key Questions Answered
The court denied bail to IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar after the Public Prosecutor argued that he is a highly influential official who could intimidate witnesses and destroy evidence. Furthermore, investigators noted he destroyed his tablet, and investigations into his illicit expenditures—including purchasing jewelry for his girlfriend—remain ongoing.
Gyanendra Kumar is suffering from testicular cancer and has already undergone two rounds of chemotherapy while receiving treatment at Victoria Hospital. Additionally, his condition has been complicated by worsening blood pressure, asthma, and liver problems.
Basavaraj Kannale sought bail claiming his wife was nine months pregnant and needed his care. However, the Public Prosecutor objected, pointing out that his wife is actually pregnant for their third child, other family members are available to help, and Kannale had previously attempted to escape to Uzbekistan.
