Odisha Vigilance conducts multi-location raids in Rs 2.38 crore fund misappropriation case involving Angul DHH staffer

The Odisha Vigilance on Wednesday carried out simultaneous searches at five locations linked to a junior assistant of the District Headquarters Hospital (DHH), Angul, in connection with the alleged misappropriation of government funds amounting to Rs 2.38 crore.

The action was taken in connection with Cuttack Vigilance Police Station Case No. 06/2026 registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act against Subrat Kumar Behera, a Junior Assistant in the office of the Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO), Angul.

According to official sources, the searches were conducted on February 11 by multiple vigilance teams led by five Deputy Superintendents of Police. The teams were assisted by eight Inspectors, 14 Assistant Sub-Inspectors and other supporting staff.

The raids were carried out at Behera’s triple-storey residential building located at Hakimpada in Angul town, his relative’s house at Bonda village under Nalco Nagar police limits, his ancestral house at Baunsapokhari in the Hindol area of Dhenkanal district, a rented residence of his cousin at Shree Vihar in Bhubaneswar, and his office chamber at the CDMO office in Angul.

During the searches, Vigilance officials reportedly seized several important documents, bank passbooks, bonds, and other financial records for examination.

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Officials stated that the search operations were still underway and further details would be shared after completion of the investigation process.

The case pertains to the alleged embezzlement of government funds, and further developments are awaited as the probe progresses.