The Odisha Vigilance team launched simultaneous searches at nine locations connected to Kashipur Forest Range Officer Antaryami Sahu on Friday, September 19, 2025. The raids were conducted on allegations of possessing disproportionate assets (DA) to his known sources of income.
Locations Searched
- Kashipur Forest Range Office: Sahu's office chamber and residential government quarter
- Baliguda, Kandhamal: Two buildings, one in his spouse's name
- Nayagarh: House of his in-laws at village Karadapada
- Sraniketa and Daringbadi, Kandhamal: Two buildings
- Jogiapalli, Ganjam: One building under Kukudakhandi Tahasil
- Domuhani, Ganjam: House of his cousin
Investigation Details
- Team Composition: 7 DSPs, 7 Inspectors, and 9 ASIs, along with supporting staff, were involved in the operation.
- Search Warrants: Issued by the Special Judge, Vigilance, Jeypore, Koraput.
- Districts Covered: Kandhamal, Ganjam, Nayagarh, and Rayagada.
The searches are ongoing, and further details will be shared once the operation is complete.