Bengaluru, July 28, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Three FIRs have been registered in connection with alleged irregularities in recruitment by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), with two of the cases transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further investigation, Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh said on Tuesday.
Addressing the media, Singh said the cases were registered at the Vidhana Soudha Police Station following allegations of malpractice in appointments to various posts in the KPSC.
“Three FIRs have been registered. Two of them have been transferred to the CID for investigation, while permission has been sought from the court regarding the remaining case,” the Police Commissioner said.
He added that the Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG&IGP) had issued orders transferring the two cases to the CID.
The controversy centres on the recruitment of 400 Veterinary Officer posts by the KPSC. Allegations have surfaced that bribes of up to ₹80 lakh were demanded or accepted in exchange for appointments, triggering widespread outrage among candidates.
The alleged recruitment scam has led to protests by students and aspiring veterinary officers, who have accused the KPSC of irregularities in the selection process. Demonstrations have also been held against the Karnataka government, with the BJP extending support to the protesters and demanding a fair and transparent investigation into the allegations.
Police said the investigation into the recruitment case is continuing.
Meanwhile, the Bengaluru Police Commissioner also reviewed security arrangements for the ongoing police recruitment examinations in the city.
Singh said a record number of candidates had applied for this year’s recruitment examinations, prompting authorities to put in place extensive security measures to ensure smooth and transparent conduct of the tests.
A total of 149 examination centres have been established across Bengaluru, with police personnel deployed at each venue to maintain law and order and prevent any malpractice during the examinations.
Officials said special arrangements have been made to ensure transparency, fairness and the smooth conduct of the recruitment process, with authorities maintaining heightened vigilance across all examination centres.
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