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Odisha vigilance seizes over ₹21 lakh from engineer in graft raid
Odisha's vigilance directorate has detained a water resources department engineer following a late-night pursuit and subsequent search operations. Investigators recovered approximately ₹21.89 lakh in unaccounted cash from the official and his rented residence in Bhubaneswar.
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The water resources engineer was apprehended after a chase through Bhubaneswar late Thursday evening, according to officials from the state's vigilance and anti-corruption bureau. The detention followed preliminary investigations into suspected financial irregularities linked to the official's department.
Searches conducted at the engineer's rented accommodation in the capital city yielded ₹21.89 lakh in unaccounted currency notes. The substantial sum, which authorities could not immediately connect to declared income sources, prompted further questioning regarding its origins and intended use.
The vigilance directorate is examining financial records and transactions related to the engineer to determine whether the seized amount represents proceeds from alleged corrupt practices. Officials have registered preliminary cases and are conducting a detailed probe into the circumstances surrounding the discovery.
The case adds to a series of graft-related detentions in Odisha's public works departments over recent months. Vigilance authorities have intensified operations targeting officials suspected of accumulating disproportionate assets or engaging in corrupt practices.