Bharat Earth Movers Ltd chairman VRS Natarajan was suspended today over his alleged involvement in a bribery case.
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The defence ministry today suspended public sector undertaking Bharat Earth Movers Ltd. (BEML) chairman VRS Natarajan from his post on a recommendation from the CBI that is probing the Tatra military trucks supply deal.
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"The government has put BEML CMD VRS Natarajan under suspension following a recommendation by the CBI that he should be kept away from the post to ensure fair investigation," defence ministry spokesperson Sitanshu Kar said here.
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The charge of CMD has been given to P Dwarkanath, the senior most functional director in BEML.
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The CBI is currently investigating various charges against Natarajan, particularly after former army chief Gen VK Singh openly alleged that an attempt was made to bribe him to clear a supply order for Tatra trucks from BEML.
