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Odisha Vigilance unearths huge assets in possession of AEE in DA case

Bhubaneswar, June 28 (UNI) Odisha Vigilance sleuths today conducted simultaneous raids at seven locations following allegations of possession of Disproportionate Assets (DA) by Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) Susil Kumar Panda of Ganjam Block.
Vigilance sources said the raids were carried out by a team led by six Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs), seven Inspectors, and other supporting staff, on the strength of search warrants issued by the Special Judge, Vigilance, Berhampur.
The searches were conducted at seven places spread across Ganjam and Puri districts.
During the search operation, the Vigilance team unearthed several assets in the name of Panda and his family members.
The assets include a three-storey building at Ram Hari Nagar, Berhampur; a 2-BHK flat at Mukteshwar Apartment, Ankuli, Berhampur; a 1-BHK flat at Puri; six high-value plots located in Bhubaneswar, Khordha, and Berhampur and cash amounting to Rs 2,05,000.
Vigilance sources said that measurement, valuation, and assessment of the buildings, flats, and plots are being carried out by the Vigilance Technical Wing.
Further, bank accounts, deposits, and other financial investments are under verification. One bank locker at the Central Cooperative Bank, Berhampur, held jointly by Panda and his spouse, is yet to be opened.
The searches are still underway.
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