Munitions India Executive Director Bribery Case: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested three people in an alleged bribery case linked to a defence contract worth Rs 500 crore. In a separate case, the agency is examining records from 15 Punjab government departments over suspected corruption in postings, transfers and policy decisions. Both investigations are ongoing. The allegations against the accused have yet to be proved in court.
CBI Arrests Munitions India Executive Director
The CBI arrested Munitions India Limited Executive Director Anil Kumar, SMPP Limited CEO Ashish Kansal and Anil Kumar’s brother B. Harshavardhan on October 13, 2026. The agency had registered the case on October 12.
According to the CBI, Anil Kumar was posted in Pune, where he allegedly worked with private contractors and vendors to demand and accept bribes in return for official favours. The case is linked to a Rs 500 crore ammunition contract involving SMPP Limited. Investigators are also looking into allegations that sensitive information about defence production and procurement was shared.
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During a search at Anil Kumar’s premises in Pune, the CBI recovered Rs 1.73 crore in cash. Searches were also carried out at locations in Mysuru, Bengaluru and Delhi. These searches led to the recovery of around Rs 50 lakh more in cash and documents linked to the investigation. The total cash recovery was around Rs 2.23 crore.
The Defence Ministry suspended Anil Kumar with effect from October 13 following his arrest. The CBI is continuing to examine the evidence and the role of those involved in the case.
CBI Seeks Records From 15 Punjab Departments
In another investigation the CBI has asked the Punjab government to provide official records linked to suspected corruption in government postings, transfers and policy decisions. The inquiry is being carried out under directions from the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which has set December 4, 2026, as the deadline for the agency to submit its report.
On October 14, the Punjab government’s Personnel Department directed the concerned departments to collect and submit the required documents. Special Secretary Gautam Jain has been appointed as the nodal officer to coordinate with the CBI.
The departments under investigation include Home Affairs, Revenue, Health, Food and Civil Supplies, Local Government, Housing and Urban Development, Jails, Power, Forests and Wildlife, and other departments. The agency wants to check whether money or other benefits were exchanged for government postings and transfers.
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Records Linked to Transfers, Policies and Recruitment
The CBI has also requested files related to former Chief Minister’s Officer on Special Duty Rajbir Ghuman and other people linked to the Chief Minister’s Office. These records may help investigators understand whether officials received unfair benefits in government decisions.
Other documents sought by the agency include records related to foodgrain transportation policies, Verka’s SAP licence, recruitment of assistant town planners, housing projects in Mohali and Zirakpur, and approvals granted by the Punjab Pollution Control Board. The agency is also examining files concerning transfer policies for 2023-24 and 2024-25.
