In a major vigilance crackdown, large-scale assets have been unearthed during house searches linked to Surendra Behera, Superintending Engineer, Irrigation Division, Angul.
So far, the searches have revealed multiple residential buildings, flats, high-value land parcels, and cash holdings in the name of Behera and his family members.
Residential Properties
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Triple-storeyed building measuring 4200 sq. ft. at Sundargarh Town, Sundargarh district.
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Double-storeyed building of approx. 3500 sq. ft. at Chhend, M/20, Gopabandhu Nagar, Rourkela.
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One 3-BHK flat (No. 403, Aurovila-1, Phase-3, Ghatikia, Bhubaneswar), measuring 1575 sq. ft.
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One 2-BHK flat (No. 402, Aurovila-1, Phase-3, Ghatikia, Bhubaneswar), measuring 1240 sq. ft.
Land Parcels
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Four high-value plots identified across Sundargarh, Rourkela, and Purusottampur (Ganjam):
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Plot No.721/6406, Khata No.516/189, measuring 1925 sq. ft., Sundargarh Town.
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Plot at Chhend (M/20) measuring 1730 sq. ft., Rourkela Town.
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Two plots (No.363/2186 & 363/2187, Khata No.47/607) with a total area of 0.04 decimal at Ranajhandi, Purusottampur, Ganjam.
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Valuables & Investments
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Cash of Rs. 1.25 lakh seized.
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Multiple bank deposits, other financial investments, and deposits under verification.
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Three two-wheelers also identified.
The Vigilance Technical Wing is currently engaged in detailed measurement and valuation of the unearthed properties. Searches are still underway, and further details are awaited.
