Bengaluru, Oct. 21 -- The Enforcement Directorate has intensified its investigation into alleged recruitment irregularities involving the Karnataka Public Service Commission, extending its scrutiny beyond the veterinary officer recruitment case to another examination for 50 Industrial Extension Officer posts.

Former KPSC chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar and commission member Geetha, who were arrested in connection with alleged irregularities in veterinary officer recruitment, have been remanded to judicial custody. The ED had produced the two before a court on October 7, following which they were placed in the agency's custody until October 19.

After the custodial period ended on Monday, the accused were brought before the court again....