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NHAI project director arrested: CBI alleges Rs 12 lakh bribe demand to clear contractor's bill
Published 6 July 2026 ยท india
The CBI has apprehended the NHAI Project Director in Shillong, Aanand Singh Chouhan, along with two private individuals, for allegedly demanding a Rs 12 lakh
The CBI has apprehended the NHAI Project Director in Shillong, Aanand Singh Chouhan, along with two private individuals, for allegedly demanding a Rs 12 lakh bribe. The bribe was sought to clear a contractor's pending payment of Rs 13.38 crore. An initial Rs 4 lakh advance was caught red-handed during a sting operation, leading to the arrests and ongoing investigations.
Published: July 6, 2026 โข 6:42 PM IST ยท Updated: July 6, 2026 โข 8:34 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
The CBI has apprehended the NHAI Project Director in Shillong, Aanand Singh Chouhan, along with two private individuals, for allegedly demanding a Rs 12 lakh bribe.
The bribe was sought to clear a contractor's pending payment of Rs 13.38 crore.
An initial Rs 4 lakh advance was caught red-handed during a sting operation, leading to the arrests and ongoing investigations.