DA Case / Odisha Vigilance Searches 10 Locations Linked To R&B AEE Over Disproportionate Assets Allegation
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Odisha Vigilance launched simultaneous searches at 10 locations linked to Arabinda Mohanty, AEE of the R&B Sub-Division at Betnoti in Mayurbhanj, over alleged disproportionate assets.
Baripada, Oct 5: The Odisha Vigilance on Monday launched simultaneous searches at 10 locations linked to Arabinda Mohanty, Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) of the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Sub-Division at Betnoti in Mayurbhanj district, over an alleged possession of disproportionate assets (DA) beyond his known sources of income.
The searches are being conducted across Mayurbhanj, Baleshwar and Khordha districts on the strength of search warrants issued by the Special Judge, Vigilance, Baripada.
A team comprising five DSPs, eight inspectors and other supporting staff is conducting the searches.
Searches At 10 Locations
According to Odisha Vigilance, searches are being conducted at the following locations:
A three-storey residential building at Angaragadia, Baleshwar.
The searches are being conducted across Mayurbhanj, Baleshwar and Khordha districts on the strength of search warrants issued by the Special Judge, Vigilance, Baripada.
A team comprising five DSPs, eight inspectors and other supporting staff is conducting the searches.
Searches At 10 Locations
According to Odisha Vigilance, searches are being conducted at the following locations:
A three-storey residential building at Angaragadia, Baleshwar.
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A two-storey building at Balianta, Khordha.
Mohanty’s office at the R&B Sub-Division in Betnoti, Mayurbhanj.
His residence at Betnoti, Mayurbhanj.
His paternal house at Rayaramachandrapur in Jaleswar, Baleshwar.
His farmhouse at Basantapur, Baleshwar.
Another house belonging to him at Bampada, Baleshwar.
Mohanty’s office at the R&B Sub-Division in Betnoti, Mayurbhanj.
His residence at Betnoti, Mayurbhanj.
His paternal house at Rayaramachandrapur in Jaleswar, Baleshwar.
His farmhouse at Basantapur, Baleshwar.
Another house belonging to him at Bampada, Baleshwar.
The house of a close associate at Angaragadia, Baleshwar.
The house of another close aide at Baisinga, Mayurbhanj.
The house of another associate at Bampada, Baleshwar.
The searches are currently underway. Odisha Vigilance said a further report would follow after the operation progresses.
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The agency is examining the properties and other assets linked to Mohanty as part of the investigation into the alleged disproportionate assets.
A total of 240 government employees were caught in anti-corruption Vigilance cases between June 12, 2024, and September 20, 2026, according to the latest data submitted by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in the Odisha Assembly on September 28.
The house of another close aide at Baisinga, Mayurbhanj.
The house of another associate at Bampada, Baleshwar.
The searches are currently underway. Odisha Vigilance said a further report would follow after the operation progresses.
Also Read: Odisha Vigilance Unearths 24 Plots, Multiple Buildings During Raids on Factories and Boilers Official
The agency is examining the properties and other assets linked to Mohanty as part of the investigation into the alleged disproportionate assets.
A total of 240 government employees were caught in anti-corruption Vigilance cases between June 12, 2024, and September 20, 2026, according to the latest data submitted by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in the Odisha Assembly on September 28.
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