Overview

• CBI registered an FIR on June 11 against Prof Nirmalendu Saha and supplier Pranjal Sharma for allegedly soliciting Rs 3.43 lakh in bribes.
• Saha was arrested on June 12 during a bribery transaction at the Gauhati University Guest House alongside the private firm proprietor.
• NEHU issued the suspension on June 20 once Saha completed 48 hours of CBI custody and the university received official agency documents.
• Investigators allege the accused facilitated supply orders and bill clearances for scientific equipment in exchange for kickbacks.
• The North-Eastern Hill University Teachers’ Association voiced dismay over the scandal and urged a thorough investigation under its zero-tolerance policy.