CBI arrests Army Ordnance Corps colonel in Kolkata in ₹50 lakh bribery case
The CBI has arrested an Army Ordnance Corps colonel in Kolkata for his involvement in a ₹50 lakh bribery case. Colonel Himanshu Bali allegedly engaged in corrupt practices to benefit a Kanpur-based firm in exchange for bribes. The investigation revealed that multiple tenders were awarded to the firm due to these illicit activities.
- ▪The CBI arrested Colonel Himanshu Bali under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
- ▪He was accused of favoring a Kanpur-based firm in the award of tenders and clearing inflated bills.
- ▪The investigation revealed regular contact between Bali and the firm's representatives regarding tender discussions.
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CBI arrests Army Ordnance Corps colonel in Kolkata in ₹50 lakh bribery caseCBI said the officer, posted at Army Ordnance Corps, Eastern Command, Kolkata, was accused of indulging in corrupt practices to favour a Kanpur-based firmPublished on: May 19, 2026 9:51 PM ISTBy HT Correspondent, NEW DELHIShare viaCopy link The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday arrested a colonel posted with the Army Ordnance Corps, Eastern Command, in connection with a ₹50 lakh bribery case, agency officials said.The Central Bureau of Investigation filed the FIR in the case on May 18 (AFP FILE)The officer was taken into custody in Kolkata under the Prevention of Corruption Act and is being brought to Delhi for further interrogation, officials said.According to CBI’s first information report (FIR)…
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