The CBI has arrested the managing director of defense firm Munition India Limited (MIL) for graft

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested the managing director of Munition India Limited (MIL), a public sector defense company, and two private individuals in an alleged bribery case.

Apart from the official Anil Kumar, the CBI arrested his brother ⁠B. Harshavardhan and Ashish Kansal, Managing Director and Director-Promoter of SMPP Ltd.

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The CBI registered a case against Mr. Kumar on Monday following allegations that he colluded with private parties and demanded and accepted illegal gratification for providing official favors when he was posted on MIL in Pune.

“During searches conducted at the premises of the accused civil servant in Pune, ₹ 1.73 crore in cash was recovered. Further, searches were conducted at the premises of the accused in Mysuru, Bengaluru and Delhi and about ₹ 50 crore in cash and incriminating documents were recovered,” the CBI said.

Published – 15 Oct 2026 03:40 IST