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Karnataka IAS Officer Gyanendra Gangwar Found Safe in Uttar Pradesh, Cites Father's Health
✍️ India Today
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 12:03 AM
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Karnataka IAS officer Gyanendra Gangwar, who was reported missing, has been located in Uttar Pradesh, where he is staying to attend to his father's health issues.
Karnataka's top civil service officer Gyanendra Gangwar, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) cadre, was reported missing earlier this week, prompting concern across the state. State officials and senior officers launched a search after he failed to report for duty and could not be contacted.
Sources close to the officer confirmed that he is currently in Uttar Pradesh, where he has been looking after his ailing father. The family disclosed that his father's deteriorating health required his immediate presence, prompting the officer to travel without informing his department.
The Karnataka government has verified his safety and clarified that no foul play is involved. Officials have urged the public to refrain from speculation and assured that the officer will resume his duties once his father's condition stabilises.
Sources close to the officer confirmed that he is currently in Uttar Pradesh, where he has been looking after his ailing father. The family disclosed that his father's deteriorating health required his immediate presence, prompting the officer to travel without informing his department.
The Karnataka government has verified his safety and clarified that no foul play is involved. Officials have urged the public to refrain from speculation and assured that the officer will resume his duties once his father's condition stabilises.