The statement of General V.K.Singh, former army chief, that he was offered bribe of Rs. 14 crore for purchase of army trucks and that it was reported to the Defence Minister Shri A.K.Antony has startled the Parliament and the nation. There was sharp exchanges, the government was in the dock and  a CBI enquiry has been ordered.

But this is no news for those who are connected and in the knowledge of defence deals. India is one of the countries who are spending a major portion of its revenues for defence purchase. In the past also, there has been many scandals and charges of bribe, but nothing was proved and no action taken, since the persons behind the scams are MNCs with strong political clout in many countries and the top-level politicians, bureaucrats and military officers.

It is doubtful that whether any results will come out of the enquiry by CBI, which institution is completely under the control of the central government.