India, Sept. 30 -- The Karnataka government has challenged a High Court order for a fresh probe into two KPSC recruitments. The appeal seeks a stay on the September 21 order and permission for the state Criminal Investigation Department to continue its probe.

The High Court had formed a five-member Special Investigation Team led by senior IPS officer Alok Kumar. It ordered the team to investigate cases linked to the recruitment of 400 veterinary officers and 50 industrial extension officers.

The court gave the SIT 100 days to complete the investigation and directed it to submit progress reports every 30 days. It also ordered the CID and jurisdictional police to transfer their records and evidence to the new team.

Senior advocate Sidhar...