Vinod M Jain
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Friday conducted a search at the Davanagere residence of Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) member Shanta Hosmani in connection with the alleged irregularities in the recruitment of veterinary officers.
A team of CID officials,which arrived in Davanagere on Friday,searched Hosmani’s house located in the Taralubalu Layout,a prominent locality in the city.
The house had reportedly remained locked for nearly eight months as no one had been residing there.
The investigators opened the locked house and thoroughly searched the rooms,cupboards and storage areas as part of the investigation.
Officials are looking for documents,records and other evidence that could shed light on the alleged irregularities in the recruitment process.
Hosmani had served as a veterinary officer at the Davanagere district hospital for several years before being transferred to Bengaluru.
After her transfer,the Davanagere house was rented out.
However,the tenants vacated the premises around eight months ago,following which the house remained locked.
Hosmani was subsequently appointed as a KPSC member.
The CID is investigating serious allegations of irregularities in the recruitment of veterinary officers, including claims that eligible candidates were allegedly sidelined and attempts were made to fill posts through illegal means.
The government has handed over the investigation into the alleged recruitment scam to the CID.
The agency has already questioned several key persons and is collecting evidence relating to the role of senior KPSC officials and members.
The search at Hosmani’s residence is part of the CID’s ongoing efforts to gather crucial documentary and other evidence in the case.
