The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Project Director of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Shillongand two private persons in a bribery case. Name of the arrested accused: 1. Aanand Singh Chouhan, Project Director (PIU), NHAI, Shillong 2. Punit Agarwal (Private Person) 3. Manish Agarwal (Private Person)
The CBI registered the instant case on 01.07.2026 against the accused public servant of NHAI, Shillong and a private person and others based on a complaint. It was alleged that the accused Project Director of NHAI demanded bribe/undue advantage of Rs. 12 Lakh from the complainant to process his outstanding bill to the tune of Rs. 13.38 Crore. The accused public servant instructed the complainant to give part of the bribe amount to the tune of Rs. 4 Lakh in advance.
The accused Public Servant further instructed the complainant to hand over the bribe amount to a private person at Guwahati. The said private person in turn asked the bribe to be handed over to another private person at Guwahati.
The CBI laid a trap and caught the accusedprivate person red-handed while demanding and accepting bribe/undue advantage of Rs. 4 Lakh from the complainant. Subsequently, the accused Project Director and both the private persons were arrested and searches were conducted at their respective premises. The investigation is continuing.