India, Sept. 20 -- Odisha Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari said a departmental inquiry had been ordered into alleged rule violations at the Rourkela Circuit House. He said a detailed report had been sought from senior Revenue and Disaster Management department officials.

Pujari said the circuit house had been temporarily closed and officials responsible for its management had been relieved of their duties. He said the district collector would oversee the facility until further orders.

The minister said the inquiry would identify people directly or indirectly involved in the alleged violations. He said action would follow against officials found responsible. Police arrested seven people with firearms at the facility on August 15. It said s...