Odisha Vigilance has launched a multi-location raid targeting Additional Block Development Officer (ABDO) Asit Kumar Patra from Dharmasala Block, Jajpur.
The operation comes in response to allegations that he possesses disproportionate assets (DA) beyond his legitimate sources of income.
The search operation, authorised by the Hon’ble Special Judge, Vigilance, Cuttack, involves 8 DSPs, 9 Inspectors, and several supporting personnel.
The searches span Jajpur, Cuttack, Bhadrak, and Bhubaneswar (Khordha) districts, covering residential and office properties linked to Patra.
Investigated Locations:
- Four-storeyed residence in Jajpur Road.
- Apartment unit in Metro Avenue, Cuttack.
- Ancestral home in Garadeswar, Jajpur.
- Relative’s house in Bhadrak.
- Government quarter in the Dharmasala Block.
- Office chamber at Dharmasala Block.
- Plot in Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar.
The search operations are currently in progress, with further updates expected regarding asset seizures and official statements.During house searches so far, the following assets have been unearthed in the name of Sri Patra and his family members;
1. One four-storeyed building with an area of approx. 6000 Sqft located at Chorda near Kanheipur, Jajpur Road, PS-Jajpur Road, Dist-Jajpur.
2. One 2-BHK Flat No.404(A) with area approx 1000 Sqft at 4th floor in Metro Avenue Apartment, Chauliaganj, Cuttack.
3. One newly constructed double-storeyed building with an area of approx. 4000 Sqft at Jajpur road in the year 2023-24.
4. One triple-storeyed building with an area approx. 2000 Sqft at his native village, Garadeswar near Sundarimuhan, PS/Dist. Jajpur.
5. One shopping complex recently constructed comprising 2 rooms with a total area of 300 Sqft at Jajpur road.
6. 5 nos. of high value plots, including 4 plots in the posh area of Jajpur road and 1 in Danagadi town. Details as under:
i) A piece of land vide plot No.116, Khata No.162/83 to an extent of area Ac. 0.06 dcml. at Mauza-Chorda, Jajpur road.
ii) A piece of land vide plot No.125/1497, Khata No.162 to an extent of area Ac. 0.10 dcml. at Mauza-Chorda, Jajpur road.
iii) A piece of land vide plot No.105/587, Khata No.102 to an extent of area Ac. 0.20 dcml. at Mauza-Dhuligarh, Danagadi, Dist-Jajpur.
iv) A piece of land vide plot No.665/1154, Khata No.270/115 to an extent of area Ac. 0.08 dcml. at Mauza-Nayagarh, Jajpur road.
v) A piece of land vide plot No.665/1154, Khata No.270/115 to an extent of area Ac. 0.02 dcml. at Mauza- Nayagarh, Jajpur road.
The measurement and valuation/assessment of the above buildings/flats/ shopping complexes/plots are being carried out by the Vigilance Technical Wing.
7. Gold ornaments 200 gms.
8. Cash of Rs 1,85,000
9. Bank deposits over Rs 65 lakhs. Other deposits are being ascertained.
10. 2 Two wheelers.
Searches continuing. Further report follows.
