A day after two serving major generals came under the scanner of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for disproportionate assets, sources say that the promotion files of the two generals have been sent to the Cabinet Committee on Appointment.
The files carry specific remarks about the enquiry into the appointment of the major generals. Appointments committee led by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take a final call. CBI is expected to file its report in the matter soon.
The Defence Ministry had received complaints of corruption against Major General Ashok Kumar and Major General SS Lamba. As per sources, the Defence Ministry received complaints against these officers for allegedly paying bribes for their promotion to the rank of Lieutenant General. It is the first such CBI inquiry ordered by the Modi government against serving senior Army officers.
The CBI was reportedly asked by the Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to probe the allegations against the officers. The probe agency was asked to submit its report at the earliest.
Sources added that the promotions were approved during the tenure of former military secretary Lt. General R Bhalla (retired). If required, Bhalla will also be examined by the CBI.
Meanwhile, the CBI is investigating all movable and immovable assets earned by these officers.
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