Home / Crime and Justice / Cancer-Stricken Officer's Bail Rejected in Cash-for-Jobs Case
Cancer-Stricken Officer's Bail Rejected in Cash-for-Jobs Case
25 Sep
Summary
- Suspended IAS officer's bail denied due to job-for-cash scam allegations.
- Officer cited severe medical conditions including testicular cancer and chemotherapy.
- Investigation revealed destruction of evidence and seizure of gold jewelry.
A bail petition for suspended IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar has been rejected by a local court. Gangwar is an accused in the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) job-for-cash scam. This marks the second bail rejection for an accused in the case, following Basavaraj Kannale's denied petition earlier this week.
The defense team presented Gangwar's severe medical conditions, including testicular cancer, two surgeries, ongoing chemotherapy, high blood pressure, asthma, and liver issues. They argued that an MRI revealed spinal degeneration requiring immediate surgery and bed rest.
However, the prosecution objected, stating Gangwar, as an influential figure, could influence the ongoing investigation and tamper with evidence. Police discovered that a tablet used in the offense was destroyed. Funds collected from candidates were allegedly transferred to Bhima Jewellers for gold purchases by Gangwar, leading to the seizure of gold jewelry.
