<h1>Book Procurement Probe Reveals Potential Misuse of Official Position in High-Value Public Sector Purchase</h1> A state-owned bank is investigating procurement irregularities involving approximately 200,000 books by a former international financial official, valued at Rs 7.25 crore. The bank acknowledged potential lapses in the book purchase, while an opposition party claimed the procurement represents wasteful public expenditure. The official's international position was terminated six months before his scheduled tenure completion, with allegations of using official influence for book promotion.