Odisha Vigilance unearths assets worth crores linked to Forest Officer Bibhudananda Mishra

Bhubaneswar, Aug 22: Odisha Vigilance sleuths on Thursday raided multiple places in connection with allegations against Bibhudananda Mishra, Forest Range Officer, Dhenkanal range, regarding possession of disproportionate assets to his known source of income. 

During searches, the Anti-Graft officials unearthed assets worth crores of rupees in the name of Mishra and his family members. 

1)  One double storeyed building at Ratna Bazar, Dhenkanal town.

2)  One Flat  in GGP Colony, Rasulgarh, Bhubaneswar.

3)   2 Flats at Kaushalya Infra Projects Private Limited, Nanakramguda,  Hyderabad.

4)  1 Farm at Rahangol, Athagarh, Cuttack, approx area 5 acres comprising a multistoreyed farm house, poultry farm, horticulture nursery and park. 

5)  8 plots in upscale areas of Bhubaneswar & Dhenkanal. 

i)A piece of land at mauza-Jaypore (Pahal), Bhubaneswar.

ii)A plot at Bhagabanpur, Bhubaneswar.

iii)2 plots with area 3200 Sqft at Ratna Bazar, Dhenkanal town.

iv)A piece of land at mauza-Sanasathhiabatia, Dhenkanal.

v)A piece of land at mauza-Govindpur, Dhenkanal.

vi)A piece of land at mauza-Govindpur, Dhenkanal.

vii) A piece of land at mauza-Govindpur, Dhenkanal.

The measurement and valuation/assessment of the above building/flats/Farm house/plots are being carried out by Vigilance Technical Wing.

6) Bank deposits approx. Rs.40 Lakhs and other deposits are being ascertained.

7) Gold weighing approx. 300 gms including 1 Diamond necklace and ear top.

 8) Cash Rs.4,13,140/- including Rs.1 Lakh concealed in flush tank unearthed.

9) 2 four wheelers (Hyundai Creta & Kia Sonet) and 6 two wheelers. 

 Till last reports came in, the raids were underway and the total value of movable and immovable properties was yet to be calculated.