Bhubaneswar: Vigilance sleuths launched simultaneous searches at 10 locations across Bhubaneswar, Jatni, Berhampur, and Ganjam in connection with allegations of disproportionate assets against Surjyamani Pattajoshi, (a Municipal Engineer) executive officer of Jatni Municipality.
The searches, led by 9 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs), four inspectors, 13 assistant sub-inspectors (ASIs), and other supporting staff, are being carried out on the strength of search warrants issued by the Special Vigilance Judge, Bhubaneswar.
The locations being searched include:
- Flat No. 301, Stalwart Pravati Mansion, Jagamara, Bhubaneswar
- Flat No. SM 302, 3rd floor, Sriram Mansion, Unit-III, Kharvel Nagar, Bhubaneswar
- Double-storeyed building over plot no. 183/844, Panakalapalli, Berhampur
- Triple-storeyed building over plot no. 844/2738, Mouza, Panakalapalli, Ankuli, Berhampur
- The paternal house of Sri Pattajoshi located at Paltasingh Street, Saroda, Ganjam
- The house of his associate located at Singipur, PS- Gangpur, Dist-Ganjam
- The house of his another associate located at Gobindanagar, Ankuli, Berhampur
- House of his relative at plot no A/33, Sidhi Vihar, Jagamara, Bhubaneswar
- His office chamber located at Jatni Municipality
- The official residence of Sri Pattajoshi located at Jatni
The search is currently in progress, and further reports are awaited.