ED Raids IAS Officer Gangwar's Residences in KPSC 'Scam' Investigation

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) recently carried out extensive raids at properties associated with IAS officer S.P. Gangwar in Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh. These searches are part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment scam, specifically concerning irregularities in the 1998 batch selection.

Gangwar, currently serving as the Principal Secretary for Horticulture in Karnataka, was a key figure in the KPSC as its Secretary between 2003 and 2007. The ED's action follows a First Information Report (FIR) filed by the Karnataka Lokayukta Police in 2009, which alleged bribery and other corrupt practices in the selection process. The money laundering case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) stems from these earlier accusations.

Exam Insights & GK Analysis

This news highlights the continuous efforts against corruption in public administration, a crucial topic for competitive exams. For KPSC aspirants, understanding the structure and functions of KPSC is vital. The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) is a body created by the Constitution of India to select applicants for civil service jobs in the Indian state of Karnataka. It was established on May 18, 1951, under the provisions of the Constitution of India and the Karnataka Public Service Commission Regulations, 1957. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is a law enforcement agency and economic intelligence agency responsible for enforcing economic laws and fighting economic crime in India. It is part of the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India. The PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) was enacted in 2002.