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.