Sundargarh Rural Works Dept Engineer Under Vigilance Scanner Over DA Charges

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance officials on Tuesday carried out simultaneous raids on the properties of assistant engineer in the Rural Works Division of Odisha’s Sundargarh district following allegations of allegation of acquisition of disproportionate assets by the official.

The house searches are being conducted by four DSPs, 10 Inspectors, four ASIs, and other Odisha Vigilance staff on the strength of search warrants issued by Special Judge, Vigilance, Sundargarh. The searches are being conducted at seven places in Sundargarh and Bhadrak districts including the following:

A double-storeyed residential building of Behera located at Bhadrak Town in Bhadrak district.

The residential house of Behera is located in his native village Bonth in the Bhadrak district.

The office chamber of Behera located inside the office of SE, RW Division, Sundargarh.

The residential house of his relative located at Sindola village under Tihidi police limits in Bhadrak.

The office chamber of Behera at the office of AE, RW Sub-Division, Lephripada, where he was also in charge of the office.

The government residential quarter of the Behera located at the RW Office campus, Lephripada, in Sundargarh.

The search is in progress and detailed reports are awaited.