Bengaluru, Aug. 24 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Sunday conducted a search at the locked residence of Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) former examination controller Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar (CHECK), in connection with alleged irregularities with the recruitment officers. This followed searches at multiple locations across Karnataka in on August 18, marking a significant development in the probe.

The searches were conducted across eight districts and included the residences and offices of former KPSC chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar, sitting member Shanta Hosamani and others. ED officials are examining documents and other material believed to be relevant to the recruitment process.

As part of the operation, ED official...