Guwahati, July 15 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Chitta Ranjan Deb, a senior professor and dean at Nagaland University, in connection with a corruption case related to the procurement of scientific equipment.

The arrest follows the registration of a case on July 12 against Deb, who holds the positions of Director of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and Dean of the School of Sciences at the university's Lumami campus.

He is accused of manipulating tender procedures for the purchase of scientific equipment and consumables, allegedly favouring specific vendors in return for bribes.

According to CBI officials, the accused is alleged to have caused financial loss to the university while securing personal...