CBI arrests CGM of NHPC, two others in bribery case

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested chief general manager (finance) of the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), Faridabad (Haryana) and two private persons in an alleged bribery case of ₹5 lakh.

CBI spokesperson Abhishek Dayal said a case was registered against the CGM (finance), senior general manager (project) of a private company, and others.

It was alleged that the said private company (Joint Venture) was working in Parbati Hydroelectric Project (Stage-II) of NHPC located near Kullu in Himachal.

The private company has two claims of ₹1.36 crore and ₹1.9 crore (approx) and some additional bill of ₹2 crore which were pending.