The Odisha Vigilance Department launched simultaneous raids on Thursday at six locations linked to Dileswar Majhi, Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) of Titlagarh R&B Sub-Division, probing allegations of disproportionate assets. The operations, spanning Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, and Bolangir districts, were authorized by search warrants from the Special Judge, Vigilance, Bolangir.

A team of five Deputy Superintendents of Police, eight inspectors, two Assistant Sub-Inspectors, and support staff targeted Majhi’s properties, including a double-storeyed building in Sambalpur’s Sarla area, two housing board quarters in Jharsuguda, a market complex in Brajrajnagar, his office in Kantabanji, and government quarters in Titlagarh.

By 12:30 pm, the raids uncovered Rs 6.57 lakh in cash, including Rs 6 lakh hidden in a secret chamber beneath a bed in Sambalpur, 300 grams of gold, bank deposits worth Rs 20 lakh, a Swift Dzire car, and two motorcycles. Additionally, four buildings and nine high-value plots were identified, with the Vigilance Technical Wing assessing their value.

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The searches, which continue, are expected to reveal more assets. The investigation follows reports of Majhi’s wealth exceeding his known income sources, prompting a thorough examination of his financial records.

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