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The Odisha Vigilance on Monday arrested Soumya Ranjan Kheti, former Principal of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV), Binika in Sonepur district, on charges of large-scale embezzlement of government funds.
According to reports, Kheti allegedly misappropriated Rs 55 lakh (Rs 55,02,610) between the financial years 2021-22 and 2024-25 by abusing his official position. The funds were reportedly allocated for key government initiatives, including the Mid-Day Meal scheme, Mo School Abhiyan, and contingencies for the Girls' Hostel Fund.
Following specific inputs regarding financial irregularities during his tenure, an inquiry was initiate...