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CID Probe Reveals Rs 1.52 Crore Money Trail in KPSC Veterinary Officer Exam Scam

Analysed 21 Sept 2026·2 sources analysed·Bangalore, India·Crime
CID Probe Reveals Rs 1.52 Crore Money Trail in KPSC Veterinary Officer Exam ScamPreviousNext

The CID investigation into the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) veterinary officer recruitment scam has uncovered a Rs 1.52 crore money trail linked to leaked exam questions. Around 40 candidates have been questioned, with 29 named in the FIR. Key suspects include former KPSC Controller of Examinations IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar and intermediary Basavaraj Kannale. Authorities have frozen multiple bank accounts and seized cash and valuables. Both Gangwar and Kannale are in Enforcement Directorate custody as the probe continues.

Sentiment
28%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (28/100). Lens Score 71/100.

Outlets measured: deccanherald, thehindu. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 21 Sept 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Sentiment — Negative (28/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–28/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

thehindu broke this story on 21 Sept, 05:04 pm. Other outlets followed.

21 Sept, 05:04 pm2 sources · 62 min21 Sept, 06:06 pm
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byDushyant Deshmukh· Investigative Writer· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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thehindu21 Sept, 05:04 pm
KPSC veterinary officer recruitment scam: CID probe reveals money trail, question-paper leak network
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    deccanherald21 Sept, 06:06 pm
    KPSC exam scam: CID traces Rs 1.52 crore money trail and luxury villa leaks
  • Accountability flags

    TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.

    • financial irregularity

      This story involves alleged financial misconduct — unexplained transactions, procurement irregularities, or misuse of public/shareholder funds.

    • abuse of power

      This story involves alleged misuse of official authority or institutional position to achieve personal or political ends.

    • cover up attempted

      This story involves evidence of information being withheld, records altered, or facts suppressed by the parties involved.

    Who's involved

    Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

    Government
    Karnataka Public Service CommissionEnforcement DirectorateCriminal Investigation DepartmentMinistry of Micro, Small and Medium EnterprisesIndian Administrative Service
    Corporate
    Om Lakshmi Souharda Cooperative BankSri Siddheshwari Souharda Cooperative BankKotak Mahindra Bank
    Enforcement
    Enforcement DirectorateCriminal Investigation Department
    Judiciary
    Karnataka High Court

    Story context

    Category
    Crime
    Location
    Bangalore, India
    Sources analysed
    2
    Last analysed
    21 Sept 2026
    Key entities
    El CidLakhIndian rupeeFirst information reportCriminal investigation departmentKotak Mahindra BankSiddharth (actor)LakshmiIndian Administrative ServiceWhatsAppDevanahalliEnforcement Directorate