Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance sleuths unearthed huge assets, including a building and nine plots, during simultaneous searches at three locations linked to Bhagbat Bhusan Behera, a Forester under Bhawanipatna range in Kalahandi district.
The raids were conducted on the allegation of accumulation of assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.
During house searches so far, the following assets have been unearthed in the name of Behera and his family members;
1. One triple storeyed building with area approx 5300 Sqft. located at Hill Town, Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi constructed in the year 2022-24.
2. 1 four wheeler (TOYOTA Urban Cruiser) and 1 two wheeler.
3. 2 Kubota Harvester machines, 4 Tractors and 1 Bolero (all benami) are under verification.
4. 9 Nos. of valuable plots in and around Bhawanipatna town. Details as under:
i) One plot vide No.238, Khata No.107 with area Ac 0.09 dcml. at Mauza-Duarsuni, Bhawanipatna.
ii) One plot vide No.237, Khata No.100 with area Ac 0.01 dcml. at Mauza-Duarsuni, Bhawanipatna.
iii) Two plots vide No.262/484 & 262/490, Khata No.134/152 with area Ac 0.10 dcml. at Mauza-Duarsuni, Bhawanipatna.
iv) One plot vide No.98, Khata No.57 with area Ac 0.163 dcml. at Mauza-Gandabandhupola, Bhawanipatna.
v) Two plots vide No.70/500 & 70/501, Khata No.72/205 with area Ac 0.425 dcml. at Mauza-Jamuna Sagar, Bhawanipatna.
vi) Two plots vide No.71/498 & 70/499, Khata No.72/204 with area Ac 0.425 dcml. at Mauza-Jamuna Sagar, Bhawanipatna.
The measurement and valuation/assessment of the above building/plots are being carried out by Vigilance Technical Wing.
5. Gold ornaments approx. 210 gms.
6. Bank, Postal deposits and other investments etc. are being ascertained.
7. One locker being operated in name of Behera at Central Bank of India, Bhawanipatna Branch is still to be opened.
Vigilance sources said Behera entered into government service on 20.08.2000 as Forest Guard in the office of the DFO (North), Kalahandi with initial salary of Rs.3,000/-.
Searches are continuing and further details are awaited.
