State vs Yogesh Kumar — Livestock Department Recruitment Scam

Updates

1. Arrest14 Oct 2026

   Biggest arrest in UP Animal Husbandry Department recruitment scam, then Principal Secretary arrested.

   In the Livestock Extension Officer recruitment scam, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) arrested the then Principal Secretary Yogesh Kumar.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A high-ranking official was taken into police custody following a major recruitment scandal.

   Who:

   The accused is the former Principal Secretary, and the investigation is led by the Economic Offences Wing of Uttar Pradesh.

   When:

   Reported on 14 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   The arrest was made in connection with a large-scale recruitment scam within the Animal Husbandry Department.

   What it means:

   This action represents the most significant arrest in the ongoing investigation into the department's hiring process.

   Amar Ujala
2. Arrest14 Oct 2026

   Retired IAS Yogesh Kumar arrested in livestock recruitment scam: Case related to the recruitment of 1,198 posts in the Livestock Department in 2014.

   Lucknow Pashudhan department recruitment scam case retired IAS Yogesh Kumar arrested by EOW. Latest Updates. In Lucknow, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has arrested retired IAS officer Yogesh Kumar in the livestock department recruitment scam. The case is related to the recruitment of 1,198 posts in the Livestock Department in the year 2014.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A former government official has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a job recruitment fraud.

   Who:

   Yogesh Kumar is the accused retired official, and the Economic Offences Wing of Uttar Pradesh is the investigating agency.

   When:

   Reported on 14 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   The arrest relates to an alleged scam involving the recruitment process for positions in the Livestock Department.

   What it means:

   This development brings the former official into police custody for the investigation of the recruitment case.

   Dainik Bhaskar