Bhubaneswar, Feb. 20 -- Officials of Odisha Vigilance on Friday uncovered substantial assets during simultaneous house searches linked to Forester Bhagbat Bhusan Behera. The searches were conducted following allegations that Behera, serving as Forester of Bhatangpadar Forest Section under Bhawanipatna Forest Range in Kalahandi district, possessed assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.
According to Vigilance sources, the raids were carried out at three locations in Kalahandi district on the strength of search warrants issued by the Special Judge, Vigilance, Bhawanipatna. The operation was led by four Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs), seven Inspectors, four Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs), and supporting staff.
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