Berhampur: Vigilance sleuths arrested Sitaram Patro, Block Education Officer (BEO) of Chhatrapur in Ganjam, for possessing disproportionate assets.
During searches conducted on Patro’s properties, officials unearthed three multi-storeyed buildings, bank deposits exceeding Rs 35.61 lakhs, cash amounting to Rs 6.50 lakhs, and one four-wheeler.
Patro was unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for these assets, leading to his arrest. He will be produced in court today.
The Berhampur Vigilance registered a case against Patro. An investigation is underway.
