Acting on credible inputs of disproportionate assets amassed by Assistant Engineer Raja Kishore Jena of R&B Division-III, Odisha Vigilance, today executed simultaneous searches at 10 locations associated with the official in Bhubaneswar and Nayagarh.
The high-intensity operation—carried out under the legal authority of search warrants issued by the Hon’ble Special Judge, Vigilance, Bhubaneswar—is being led by a formidable team comprising 7 DSPs, 5 Inspectors, 1 SI, 11 ASIs, and multiple field operatives.
Properties under scrutiny include:
- A triple-storeyed house at Plot No. 226, Sector-5, Niladrivihar, BBSR
- Two flats at Cosmopolis Apartments, Bhubaneswar
- A commercial shop at Symphony Mall, Pahala
- A paternal house at Jagannathprasad, Nayagarh
- Office chamber at EE, R&B Division-III, BBSR
- Two residences of in-laws in Patia and Sabaji Nagar
- A plot at Dumduma, Bhubaneswar
- Premises of M/s ASN Infrastructure Pvt Ltd at Jagamara
The coordinated operation aims to evaluate properties suspected to far exceed Jena’s known sources of income. Officials have seized relevant documents and digital assets from multiple premises as the investigation gains momentum.
The search is ongoing. Odisha Vigilance is expected to release a detailed report following preliminary valuation and asset comparison.
Further Updates:
Ongoing house searches linked to Raja Kishore Jena and his family have revealed multiple assets, including properties and other valuables. The details are as follows:
**Residential Properties:**
1. A triple-storeyed building measuring approximately 3,500 sq. ft. on Plot No. 226 located in Sector-5, Niladri Vihar, Bhubaneswar.
2. One flat (No. E-083) measuring 1,800 sq. ft. on the 8th floor of Cosmopolis, Bhubaneswar.
3. Another flat (No. H-164) measuring 650 sq. ft. on the 16th floor of Tower H, Cosmopolis, Bhubaneswar.
4. One shop (No. 024) with an area of approximately 400 sq. ft. located on the ground floor of Utkal Kanika Galleria Mall (Nykaa Luxe Showroom), Bhubaneswar.
5. Another shop (No. 16) located in Symphony Mall, Rudrapur, Pahala, Bhubaneswar.
**Land Parcels:**
There are 13 high-value plots, including 9 in Bhubaneswar, 3 in Nayagarh, and 1 in Khordha. The details are as follows:
1. Plot No. 308, Khata No. 48, measuring 0.092 acres at Uttaramunda Muhan, Janla, Bhubaneswar.
2. Plot No. 485, Khata No. 152, measuring 0.12 acres at Kantapada, Bhubaneswar.
3. Plot No. 343/1987, Khata No. 157/66, measuring 0.3 acres at Bhagabatipur, Mendhasal, Bhubaneswar.
4. Plot No. 1001, Khata No. 17, measuring 1.040 acres at Bhagabanpur, Bhubaneswar.
5. Plot No. 414/3340, Khata No. 617/329, measuring 0.055 acres at Chandaka, Bhubaneswar.
6. Plot No. 778/1048, Khata No. 225, measuring 0.055 acres at Sundarpur, Chandaka, Bhubaneswar.
7. Plot No. 778/1046, Khata No. 225, measuring 0.110 acres at Sundarpur, Chandaka, Bhubaneswar.
8. Plot No. 597, Khata No. 17, measuring 1.040 acres at Bhagabanpur, Bhubaneswar.
9. Plot No. 197, Khata No. 6, measuring 0.13 acres at Marichia, Bhubaneswar.
10. Plot No. 2272, Khata No. 503, measuring 0.045 acres at Nayagarh town.
11. Plot No. 2112, Khata No. 235, measuring 0.34 acres at Jamusahi, Nayagarh town.
12. Plot No. 78, Khata No. 582, measuring 0.35 acres at Jamusahi, Nayagarh town.
13. Plot No. 26, Khata No. 45/59, measuring 1.015 acres at Abaranga, Khordha.
**Valuables and Investments:**
Bank deposits and other financial investments are currently being verified.
The Vigilance Technical Wing is conducting detailed measurements and valuations of the identified properties and assets.
