Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance unearthed huge assets, including multi storeyed buildings and plots during simultaneous searches on properties linked to Pramod Ray, Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE), Derabish Irrigation Sub-Division in Kendrapada.
During house searches so far, the following assets have been unearthed in the name of Ray and his family members;
• One palatial four storeyed building with area approx 8000 Sq ft located at Balianta, Bhubaneswar constructed during the year 2024-25.
• One double storeyed building with area approx 5200 Sq ft located at Chaudwar, Cuttack.
• 2 valuable plots in Bhubaneswar & Choudwar (one plot measuring to an extent of area 3000 Sqft. at Balianta, Bhubaneswar and another plot measuring to an extent of area 2500 Sqft. at Choudwar, Cuttack). The measurement and valuation/assessment of the above buildings/plots are being carried out by Vigilance Technical Wing.
• Cash Rs 4,48,580.
• Bank, Postal deposits and other investments etc. are being ascertained.
• 2 two-wheelers.
Searches are being conducted in Kendrapada, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Bhadrak, and Bhubaneswar, led by two Additional Superintendents of Police (ASPs), nine Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs), nine Inspectors, four Assistant Sub-Inspectors, and other staff, with search warrants issued by the Special Judge, Vigilance, Cuttack.
Searches are underway at the following seven locations 👇
1.Four storeyed building of Ray located at Johala, Balianta, Bhubaneswar.
2. Double storeyed building of Ray at Jajabhairab, Chaudwar, Cuttack.
3. His parental house located at Ragadi, Banki, Dist-Cuttack.
4.House of his relative at Budanga, Bhadrak.
5. His office chamber cum temporary residence located at Derabish irrigation Office, Kendrapada.
6.House of his relative located at Sanasathiebatia, Dist-Dhenkanal.
7.House of his relative at Patia, Bhubaneswar.
The search operation is in progress and further details are awaited.
