Odisha Vigilance Raids Multiple Properties of Sundargarh Watershed Project Director Over Disproportionate Assets Allegations
Sundarghar- Odisha Vigilance launched simultaneous raids at eight locations linked to Prasanna Kumar Patra, Deputy Director of Soil Conservation-cum-Project Director of the Watershed Project in Sundargarh, over allegations of possessing disproportionate assets (DA).The operations commenced Friday morning under warrants from the Special Judge, Vigilance, Sundargarh, utilizing a large team of over 20 officers including DSPs and Inspectors.
Sundargarh: His government quarters and official workspace at the Office of the Deputy Director of Soil Conservation.
Bhubaneswar: Flat No. 8 at Shrabani Residency in Nayapalli and a property in Balianta, Khordha district.
Cuttack: His in-laws’ residence in Charchika village, Banki
Authorized by the Special Judge, Vigilance, Sundargarh, a large enforcement team executed the operations across Bhubaneswar, Sundargarh, and Cuttack. Properties searched include a flat in Bhubaneswar, a residential property in Khordha district, his office and government quarters in Sundargarh, and his in-laws’ residence in Banki. Investigators have seized key financial records, bank documents, and property deeds as the asset valuation process continues.