The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Colonel Himanshu Bali, a serving officer in the Indian Army's Army Ordnance Corps, for his alleged involvement in a ₹50 lakh (approximately $60,000 USD) bribery scandal. The arrest took place at the Eastern Command in Fort William, Kolkata. According to the First Information Report (FIR), Colonel Bali is accused of engaging in corrupt practices, including manipulating tender awards, approving inflated bills, and endorsing substandard material samples. The FIR cites violations under Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, along with multiple sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The primary beneficiary of these corrupt activities is identified as M/s Eastern Global Limited, a private firm based in Kanpur, India, which supplies essential commodities to defense establishments. The FIR also names Akshat Agrawal and his father Mayank Agrawal, who were allegedly in regular contact with Colonel Bali to secure undue advantages for their company. Other individuals, including associates of the Agrawals, are also mentioned in the FIR.