Odisha Vigilance raids properties of Angul Irrigation Division Superintending Engineer in DA case

Odisha Vigilance conducted raids at properties linked to Surendra Behera, SE of Angul Irrigation Division, over disproportionate assets allegations across multiple locations.

Odisha Vigilance raids properties of Angul Irrigation Division Superintending Engineer in DA case

Angul Irrigation Division Superintending Engineer Surendra Behera

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Odisha Vigilance, on Monday, carried out simultaneous searches at multiple locations linked to Surendra Behera, Superintending Engineer (SE) of the Irrigation Division, Angul, over allegations of possessing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.

Acting on warrants issued by the Special Judge, Vigilance, Sundargarh, the anti-corruption agency launched simultaneous searches at eight different locations across Bhubaneswar, Rourkela, Sundargarh, Angul, and Ganjam.

The operation was led by three Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs), ten Inspectors, four Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs), and supporting staff, informed sources. According to Vigilance officials, the raids are part of an investigation into Behera’s alleged accumulation of wealth beyond his lawful income.

Locations under Vigilance scanner:

The anti-corruption agency mobilised a team comprising three DSPs, ten Inspectors, four ASIs, and other supporting staff for the operation. Searches were conducted at eight different locations spanning Bhubaneswar, Rourkela, Sundargarh, Angul, and Ganjam.

According to Vigilance officials, the ongoing searches have so far led to the discovery of two multi-storeyed buildings, two flats in Bhubaneswar, four high-value land parcels, cash worth ₹1.25 lakh, three two-wheelers, and multiple financial deposits and investments.

Residential Property:

  • A triple-storeyed building measuring 4,200 sq. ft. at Sundargarh Town, Sundargarh district.

  • A double-storeyed building measuring around 3,500 sq. ft. at Chhend, M/20, Gopabandhu Nagar, Rourkela.

  • A 3-BHK flat (No. 403) measuring 1,575 sq. ft. at Aurovila-1, Phase-3, Ghatikia, Bhubaneswar.

  • A 2-BHK flat (No. 402) measuring 1,240 sq. ft. at Aurovila-1, Phase-3, Ghatikia, Bhubaneswar.

Land Parcels:

  • One plot (No.721/6406, Khata No.516/189) measuring 1,925 sq. ft. at Sundargarh Town.

  • One plot at Chhend (No.M/20) measuring 1,730 sq. ft. at Rourkela.

  • Two plots (No.363/2186 & 363/2187, Khata No.47/607) measuring 0.04 acres at Ranajhandi, Purusottampur, Ganjam.

Valuables and Investments:

  • Cash of Rs 1.25 lakh.

  • Bank deposits, financial investments, and other deposits (still being ascertained).

  • Three two-wheelers.

Investigation Underway

The Vigilance Technical Wing is currently carrying out detailed measurements and valuation of the identified properties and assets. Officials said that the raids are continuing, and the final valuation of disproportionate assets will be known only after the completion of the operation.

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