Odisha SI Scam / ED Breaks Open Locker at Shankar Prusty's Home After Family Allegedly Fails to Cooperate During Search
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The ED broke open a locker with police assistance after family members of Shankar Prusty allegedly did not cooperate during a search at his Defence Colony residence in Brahmapur.
Brahmapur, Oct 9: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) broke open a locker with the help of police after family members of Shankar Prusty allegedly did not cooperate during a search at his residence in Defence Colony on the outskirts of Brahmapur in connection with the Odisha Police Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment scam, a source said on Friday.
A six-member ED team is conducting searches at the residence of Prusty, one of the accused in the case. The team took the assistance of Chamakhandi police to break open the locker and continue its investigation, the source added.
ED Searches Linked To SI Recruitment Scam
The searches are part of the ED’s investigation into alleged irregularities in the Odisha Police SI recruitment examination. The agency has launched searches at nine locations in connection with the case.
The premises being searched include those linked to Munna Mohanty, an alleged middleman who is currently in jail, Shankar Prusty -- Director of Panch Soft IT Firm and Suresh Nayak -- Chairman of Silicon Techlab.
A six-member ED team is conducting searches at the residence of Prusty, one of the accused in the case. The team took the assistance of Chamakhandi police to break open the locker and continue its investigation, the source added.
ED Searches Linked To SI Recruitment Scam
The searches are part of the ED’s investigation into alleged irregularities in the Odisha Police SI recruitment examination. The agency has launched searches at nine locations in connection with the case.
The premises being searched include those linked to Munna Mohanty, an alleged middleman who is currently in jail, Shankar Prusty -- Director of Panch Soft IT Firm and Suresh Nayak -- Chairman of Silicon Techlab.
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CBI Also Investigating Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is investigating the recruitment scam and has filed chargesheets against several people.
The examination was scheduled to be held on October 5 and 6, 2025. However, allegations of irregularities in the recruitment process led to a wider investigation by the CBI.
The ED searches follow revelations of financial transactions worth crores of rupees in connection with the case.
Brahmapur police had earlier arrested several people in the case, including an alleged kingpin.
CBI Also Investigating Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is investigating the recruitment scam and has filed chargesheets against several people.
The examination was scheduled to be held on October 5 and 6, 2025. However, allegations of irregularities in the recruitment process led to a wider investigation by the CBI.
The ED searches follow revelations of financial transactions worth crores of rupees in connection with the case.
Brahmapur police had earlier arrested several people in the case, including an alleged kingpin.
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