Officer in CBI bribe probe sent to Port Blair 'in public interest'
AK Bassi, who was leading the CBI investigations against bribery-accused Rakesh Asthana, was transferred to Port Blair "in public interest", a CBI order read. The order also directed Bassi to "join his new place of posting with immediate effect". Asthana had alleged Bassi was carrying out "roving inquiries" against him on Director Alok Verma's directions.