CBI Crackdown Professor Arrested for Taking Bribes in NAAC Accreditation Scam

Sambalpur University suspends Dr. Bulu Maharana after CBI arrest in NAAC bribery case.

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Dr. Maharana, from the Library Science department, allegedly involved in accreditation corruption.

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CBI investigation uncovers bribes for favorable NAAC ratings to Andhra Pradesh's KLEF.

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Bribes included cash, gold, mobile phones, and laptops to influence accreditation outcomes.

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CBI conducted raids at 20 locations nationwide, seizing ₹37 lakh and incriminating materials.

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Dr. Maharana was part of a six-member team inspecting KLEF in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.

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Following his arrest, Sambalpur University sealed Dr. Maharana's government quarters.

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The investigation continues, highlighting corruption concerns in higher education accreditation.

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