Karnataka Allows Prosecution Sanction Against IAS Officer In Exam Scam

What happened: Karnataka granted prosecution sanction against Gyanendra Gangwar, a 2016-batch IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, in an exam scam case. He served as Controller of Examinations at KPSC. Key numbers: 2016-batch officer; served January 2024 to March 2026. Why it matters: The sanction clears the way for prosecution of the officer over his role at KPSC during that period.

Karnataka granted prosecution sanction against Gyanendra Gangwar, a 2016-batch IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, in an exam scam case. He served as Controller of Examinations at KPSC.

The sanction clears the way for prosecution of the officer over his role at KPSC during that period.