Kalahandi Forester in Vigilance Snare
Odisha Vigilance unearthed massive assets during searches linked to Bhagbat Bhusan Behera, Forester of Bhatangpadar Forest Section under Bhawanipatna Forest Range, Kalahandi. Officials discovered properties, vehicles, and gold in his name and benami holdings.
During house searches so far, the following assets have been unearthed in the name of Sri Behera and his family members;
1. One triple-storeyed building with an area approx 5300 sq ft. located at Hill Town, Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi, constructed in the year 2022-24.
2. 1 four-wheeler (TOYOTA Urban Cruiser) and 1 two-wheeler.
3. 2 Kubota Harvester machines, 4 Tractors and 1 Bolero (all benami) are under verification.
4. 9 Nos. of valuable plots in and around Bhawanipatna town. Details as under:
i) One plot vide No.238, Khata No.107 with area Ac 0.09 dcml. at Mauza-Duarsuni, Bhawanipatna.
ii) One plot vide No.237, Khata No.100 with area Ac 0.01 dcml. at Mauza-Duarsuni, Bhawanipatna.
iii) Two plots vide No.262/484 & 262/490, Khata No.134/152 with area Ac 0.10 dcml. at Mauza-Duarsuni, Bhawanipatna.
iv) One plot vide No.98, Khata No.57 with area Ac 0.163 dcml. at Mauza-Gandabandhupola, Bhawanipatna.
v) Two plots vide No.70/500 & 70/501, Khata No.72/205 with area Ac 0.425 dcml, at Mauza-Jamuna Sagar, Bhawanipatna.
vi) Two plots vide No.71/498 & 70/499, Khata No.72/204 with area Ac 0.425 dcml, at Mauza-Jamuna Sagar, Bhawanipatna.
The measurement and valuation/assessment of the above building/plots are being carried out by the Vigilance Technical Wing.
5. Gold ornaments approx. 210 gms.
6. Bank, Postal deposits and other investments etc., are being ascertained.
7. One locker being operated in the name of Behera at the Central Bank of India, Bhawanipatna Branch, is still to be opened.
Behera entered into Govt service on 20.08.2000 as Forest Guard in the O/O DFO (North), Kalahandi with an initial salary of Rs. 3,000/-.
Searches are continuing, and Vigilance officials confirmed that further reports will follow.
