India • Jun 20, 2025

NEHU suspends professor in bribery scandal

Nirmalendu Saha, a professor at North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) in Shillong, was arrested by the CBI on June 12, 2025, for allegedly accepting a ₹3.43 lakh bribe.
The sting operation took place at the Guwahati University Guest House, where Saha and businessman Pranjal Sharma were caught exchanging cash linked to lab equipment orders and bill payments.

TL;DR

NEHU suspended Saha after getting official word from the CBI

The CBI had filed an FIR just a day before the arrest, accusing Saha and Sharma of teaming up to fix contracts for scientific equipment.
After their arrest, officials searched multiple locations and found incriminating documents.
NEHU quickly suspended Saha after getting official word from the CBI.
Both men have appeared in court, and investigations are ongoing.