CBI today questioned West Bengal Governor M K Narayanan as a witness in connection with its probe into allegations of bribery in the 3,600 crore rupees VVIP chopper deal with Anglo-Italian firm AgustaWestland.

CBI sources said Narayanan was asked to appear before CBI officers to record his statement in connection with the deal. He he was part of the group which had gone into the tendering procedures before purchase of the helicopters.

Narayanan was the former National Security Advisor before being appointed as Governor of the West Bengal.

CBI is also expected to record the statement of Goa Governor B V Wanchoo as he, along with Narayanan had participated in the meeting in 2005 that allowed key changes in the technical specifications of the chopper.