Karnataka IAS officer reported 'incommunicado' traced to native place, says minister Priyank Kharge

State Home Minister Priyank Kharge clarified that an IAS officer reached out to the government amid an ongoing investigation. The officer had temporarily left Bengaluru due to a family emergency, leading to some misunderstandings. This incident coincided with ED raids concerning money laundering allegations involving KPSC officials. The Karnataka Cabinet has suggested suspending the KPSC chairman in light of corruption accusations.