The Odisha Vigilance team has unearthed significant disproportionate assets belonging to Assistant Executive Engineer Dileswar Majhi of the Titlagarh R&B Sub-Division under Kantabanji R&B Division, Bolangir. Simultaneous searches were conducted at six locations in Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, and Balangir districts on July 3.
Seized Properties:
- Four Buildings:
- A double-storeyed building measuring 4,500 sqft in Sambalpur Town's Sarla area, with a beauty parlour on the ground floor operated by Majhi's spouse.
- Another double-storeyed building of 6,300 sqft in Brajaraj Nagar Unit-II.
- Two buildings at Lahandapur, Jharsuguda.
- Market Complex:
- A 900 sqft commercial complex with four shops in Brajarajnagar Unit-II, Jharsuguda.
- Plots:
- Nine high-value plots in Sambalpur and Jharsuguda, including one plot each in Sambalpur and Brajaraj Nagar, six plots on the outskirts of Sambalpur Town, and one in Badmal, Jharsuguda.
Other Seized Assets:
- Cash and Gold: ₹6.57 lakh in cash and approximately 300 grams of gold jewellery.
- Bank Deposits: ₹20 lakh in bank deposits, with other deposits and investments being verified.
- Vehicles: One Swift Dzire car and two two-wheelers.
Investigation:
The raids were conducted under the leadership of 5 DSPs, 8 inspectors, 2 ASIs, and other support staff of Odisha Vigilance, based on allegations of accumulating disproportionate assets. The investigation is ongoing, and further reports are awaited.