Bengaluru: The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at several locations across Karnataka on Tuesday in connection with alleged irregularities in the functioning of the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) and its recruitment processes.

Premises linked to suspended KPSC chairman Shivashankarappa S Sahukar were searched as part of the operation. KPSC member Shanta Hosmani was also among those linked to the searches, according to officials.

The investigation is focused on alleged irregularities in recruitment carried out through the state public service commission.

Veterinary officers recruitment under scanner

The ED action is linked to allegations surrounding the recruitment of veterinary officers through the KPSC.

Investigators are examining the recruitment process and are conducting searches at multiple premises to gather documents and other material that could help establish the nature and extent of the alleged irregularities.

The searches were underway at several locations in Karnataka, with further details about the operation awaited.

What is the KPSC?

The Karnataka Public Service Commission is the state body responsible for conducting examinations and recruitment for various government posts in Karnataka.

Any alleged irregularities in its recruitment process can affect candidates who compete for government positions and raise questions about the transparency and fairness of the selection process.

What happens next?

The ED is expected to examine the material collected during the searches as the investigation progresses.

At this stage, the searches represent an investigative action and do not by themselves establish guilt against Sahukar, Hosmani or any other individual.

Further details about the alleged recruitment irregularities, the evidence recovered and any subsequent action by the agency are awaited.