Indian Politics
CBI Names BHEL Officials in FIR Over Missing 31 kg Silver
The Indian Express1h
THE BRIEF
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The CBI registered an FIR on July 8 probing the embezzlement of 31.65 kg of silver from a BHEL solar cell plant in Gurugram, valued at approximately ₹71 lakh.
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An inspection in February 2024 revealed only 6.23 kg of silver remained in the Godrej Safe out of 35.6 kg recorded until 2020, following an audit lapse after 2019.
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The FIR specifically names Additional General Manager Dr Bharat Kumar Pant and former manager Ashish Kumar, while citing the roles of three other officials.