Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance on Wednesday unearthed two buildings, one flat, three plots, cash wroth Rs 6 lakh and other valuable assets from the possession of Pradeep Kumar Sahu, BDO, Athagarh, Cuttack after the raids.
Based on the allegation of possession of assets disproportionate to his income by the BDO, simultaneous house searches are being conducted by the Vigilance sleuths led by 6 DSPs, 6 Inspectors, 10 ASIs, and other supporting staff on the strength of search warrants issued by Special Judge, Vigilance, Bhubaneswar at the 8 places in Bhubaneswar, Khordha, Nayagarh, and Athagarh (Cuttack).
During house searches so far, the following assets have been unearthed in the name of Sri Sahu and his family members;
1) 1 building at Bhalibadi near Old PS, Khrodha.
2) Another building at Raj Sunakhala, Nayagarh.
3) 1 Flat vide No.6 2nd Floor, Shree Enclave, Goutam Nagar, Bhubaneswar.
4) 3 plots in Khordha and Raj Sunakhala, Nayagarh. Details as under;
i) A piece of land vide plot No.440/1439 of area 0.54 dcml., mauza Bhaliabadi, Khordha.
ii) A piece of land vide plot No.2183, Khata No.460, mauza Raj Sunakhala, Nayagarh.
iii) A piece of land vide plot No.1869/3224, Khata No.1095/430, mauza Raj Sunakhala, Nayagarh.
The measurement and valuation/assessment of the above buildings/flat/Plots are being carried out by Vigilance Technical Wing.
5) Cash Rs.6 Lakhs.
6) Gold jewellery weighing approx 300 gms, Silver ornaments approx 500 gms
7) Bank, Postal, Insurance & other deposits are under verification.
8) 1 four wheeler (Ciaz), 4 two wheelers.
The searches are still underway and a detailed report is awaited.