Karnataka: Stay on new exams for PSI recruitment extended
Bengaluru, Oct 10: The Karnataka High Court on Monday extended the stay on the government order for fresh exams to recruit 545 police sub-inspectors (PSI).
The stay was extended till October 19 when the court would continue to hear the petitions challenging it. A Division Bench also stated that the case would be "heard on priority."
After the recruitment scam broke out earlier this year, the government on April 29 annulled the exams and announced it would conduct re-exams.
Some candidates who were selected approached the Karnataka Administrative Tribunal (KAT) against this. The KAT had, however, dismissed their plea.
The candidates then approached the High Court against the KAT order stating that candidates who had passed genuinely should not be penalised for the scam involving some.
On September 28, the High Court had directed the government not to announce fresh exams. This interim order was extended today. A senior advocate representing the candidates could not attend court due to illness.
More than 30 people including some candidates, police officers including the turn ADGP (recruitment) Amrit Paul have been arrested in connection with the scam.
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CM Siddaramaiah urges immediate action in Prajwal Revanna case, orders SIT to arrest accused
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah chaired a crucial meeting with SIT officials today to address the ongoing developments in the Prajwal Revanna case.
During the session, the Chief Minister was briefed on the current status of the investigation, highlighting that Prajwal Revanna, the prime suspect, remains at large. Intensive search operations, coupled with a lookout notice, are underway to locate him.
Expressing urgency, CM Siddaramaiah directed the officials to expedite the arrest of Prajwal Revanna and ensure decisive action against all involved parties. He stressed on a zero-tolerance policy towards any negligence or delays in the case.
Efforts are underway to secure Prajwal Revanna's arrest, with the possibility of a CBI-issued blue corner notice to expedite the investigation. SIT officials assured that measures are in place to intercept and apprehend Revanna, including monitoring airports for any potential leads.
