Bhubaneswar: In one more Vigilance Operation today, the Superintending Engineer, Salandi Canal Division, Bhadrak and his brother-in-law (shopkeeper) were nabbed today.
The accused has been identified as Srimanta Kumar Sethy.
According to reports, a short while ago Odisha Vigilance nabbed the accused. According to reports, suspected ill-gotten cash to the tune of Rs 5 lakh was recovered.
It is noteworthy that, the Superintending Engineer Sethy could not account for the amount unearthed satisfactorily.
Following interception, simultaneous searches have been launched on the various properties of Superintending Engineer Sethy at his Government quarters at B/5 Delta Colony, Unit-8 Bhubaneswar.
The raid has also been conducted at his residential house at Bhadrak Town and brother-in-laws residential house at Khantapada, Balasore.
Investigation is continuing and a detailed report shall follow.
Earlier today on the allegation of acquisition of disproportionate assets Assistant Manager (Civil), Idco, Bhubaneswar, simultaneous house searches are being conducted by Odisha Vigilance.
The raid was led by two DSPs, 10 Inspectors, two Sub Inspectors, five ASIs and other staff on the strength of search warrants issued by Special Judge, Vigilance, Bhubaneswar at the following seven places in Khurdha, Puri and Kendrapara districts.
The accused has been identified as Manoj Kumar Lenka.
(1) One triple storeyed residential building located over plot No. 754/1463 at Koradakanta, Bhubaneswar.
(2) One flat at 5th floor at Grand Asian apartment in Puri.
(3) Parental house in Kesapur, Patamundai, Kendrapada district.
(4) One triple storeyed building at Beltala, Patamundai, Kendrapada district.
(5) Office chamber in IDCO office at Rupali Square, Bhubaneswar.
(6) One house with stone boundary at Niladri Nagar, Jharpada, Bhubaneswar.
(7) One market complex at Uttara chhak in the outskirts of Bhubaneswar.
Further search is in progress. Detailed report is awaited.
Ms Kalinga