Pakistan, May 21 -- Indian Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an army officer in Kolkata over allegations of corruption and bribery linked to military procurement contracts, according to Indian media reports.

The officer, identified as Himanshu Bali, serves in the Army Ordnance Corps and is accused of accepting a bribe worth 5 million Indian rupees in connection with the awarding of tenders.

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Reports said the investigation was launched after allegations emerged that military procurement contracts were being awarded in exchange for heavy bribes. Authorities believe multiple officials may have been involved in the alleged corruption network.

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