Crorepati Odisha Gram Rojgar Sevak arrested by Vigilance in DA case

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance today arrested Babuli Charan Padhihari, Gram Rojgar Sevak (GRS), Injana Gram Panchayat (formerly Kalarahanga), Bhubaneswar, for allegedly possessing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.

Padhihari, whose monthly salary is Rs 8,500, was found in possession of assets worth crores of rupees including 59 plots.

Acting on allegation of possession of assets disproportionate to his known sources of income, officers of the anti-corruption agency had yesterday raided several places belonging to the GRS.

The following movable and immovable assets were traced during the raids:

* One triple storeyed building near Mausima temple, Raghunathpur, Bhubaneswar worth over Rs 1.24 crore.

* House at Dadha, Bhubaneswar purchased this year worth Rs 32 lakh. Detailed valuation is being carried out by Vigilance Technical Wing.

* 2BHK flat in Asirbad Plaza apartment, Kalarahanga, Bhubaneswar worth Rs 14 lakh. Detailed valuation is being carried out by Vigilance Technical Wing.

* Single storeyed building at Raghunathpur, Bhubaneswar worth Rs 14.18 lakh. Detailed valuation is being carried out by Vigilance Technical Wing.

* 59 plots worth crores including 58 plots in prime areas of Bhubaneswar and one plot at Belgachia, Barang, Cuttack. The measurement and valuation/ assessment of the plots is being carried out by Vigilance Technical Wing.

* A four-wheeler worth Rs 4.98 lakh.

* A two-wheeler.

* Cash, bank deposits, gold and silver ornaments, household articles worth over Rs 8.85 lakh.