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- The Central Bureau of Investigation launched a probe into the disappearance of 31.65 kg of silver from a Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd facility in Gurugram.
- An internal investigation identified a significant stock discrepancy during a 2024 physical verification process.
- The agency filed an FIR naming an Additional General Manager and a manager for alleged criminal conspiracy and breach of trust.
- The case highlights gaps in the company's internal control and inventory management systems.
What to watch next
- Progress of the CBI investigation against the named BHEL officials.
- Potential disciplinary actions by BHEL and Noida Metro Rail Corporation.
- Outcome of the ongoing probe into the involvement of three additional employees.
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CBI sub-inspector in-charge
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“The inquiry disclosed that nearly 35.6 kg of Silver Targets/ Recyclable Silver belonging to MNRE-funded assets were available at ASSCP, BHEL, Gurugram, until 2016-17 and the same continued to be reflected in records/ audit observations until 2020. However, during physical verification conducted on 06.02.2024, the quantity of Silver was found available as 6.23 kg (3.98 kg silver target and 2.25 kg scrap) in the Godrej Safe, thereby revealing that around 31.65 kg silver was found unaccounted for”
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…26 found “prima facie commission of cognizable offences” by the plant’s Additional General Manager and head Dr Bharat Kumar Pant, and the plant’s then manager-cum-material management section in-charge Ashish Kumar. “ The inquiry disclosed that nearly 35.6 kg of Silver Targets/ Recyclable Silver belonging to MNRE-funded assets were available at ASSCP, BHEL, Gurugram, until 2016-17 and the same continued to be reflected in records/ audit observations until 2020. However, during physical verification conducted on 06.02.2024, the quantity of Silver was found available as 6.23 kg (3.98 kg silver target and 2.25 kg scrap) in the Godrej Safe, thereby revealing that around 31.65 kg silver was found unaccounted for ,” the CBI sub-inspector in-charge’s complaint read. The CBI registered the FIR on July 8 on the basis of the complaint of its sub-inspector under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 120-B (criminal conspiracy), 201…
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Named India · Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd · Gurugram · Noida Metro Rail Corporation · Ajai Kumar · Ajay Yadav · Ashish Kumar · Bharat Kumar Pant · Central Bureau of Investigation · Vinayan Bhardwaj
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