The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has constituted an internal inquiry committee to investigate allegations of irregularities in the recruitment of Veterinary Officers. The move comes a day after the Vidhana Soudha Police registered an FIR against KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa S. Sahukar, other officials and 29 selected candidates over alleged corruption and malpractice. An audio clip, purportedly demanding a bribe of 80 lakh rupees for recruitment, is also under investigation. The inquiry committee, headed by KPSC member Shakuntala Dundigoudar, has been asked to submit its report within a week. Meanwhile, the selection list published on 17th of this month has been kept in abeyance pending the inquiry.
Earlier this month, Governor suspended KPSC Chairman over allegations that he facilitated the illegal selection of his two daughters as Industrial Extension Officers.
The Opposition BJP has decided to raise the issue during the Monsoon session of State legislature next month.
