Odisha Vigilance on Monday launched simultaneous searches at eight locations linked to Sri Surendra Behera, Superintending Engineer (SE), Irrigation Division, Angul, on allegations of disproportionate assets (DA) accumulation.
The operation, carried out by a team of 3 DSPs, 10 Inspectors, 4 ASIs, and other staff, is being conducted on the strength of search warrants issued by the Hon’ble Special Judge, Vigilance, Sundargarh.
The searches are underway at Behera’s properties and offices spread across Bhubaneswar, Rourkela, Sundargarh, Angul, and Ganjam. These include:
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A triple-storey building at Sundargarh town
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A double-storey house in Rourkela’s Gopabandhu Nagar
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Two flats at Aurovila-1, Ghatikia, Bhubaneswar
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His paternal house in Ranjhali, Ganjam
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His in-laws’ house at Aladigaon, Ganjam
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His official residence at Irrigation Colony, Angul
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His office chamber at Irrigation Division, Angul
Searches are still in progress. A detailed update on seizure and asset valuation will follow.
