DHENKANAL(22.08.2024)/NTP:

Farmhouse to multi-storied buildings: ‘Crorepati’ Dhenkanal Forest Ranger under Vigilance scanner

Vigilance sleuths conducted simultaneous raids at eight locations linked to Bibhudananda Mishra, Forest Range Officer of Dhenkanal Range, on allegations of amassing disproportionate assets. The operation covered properties in Dhenkanal, Cuttack, and Bhubaneswar with a team of seven DSPs and other officials. Important documents were discovered during the raid.

FURTHER UPDATES: 1 MULTI STOREYED BUILDING, 1 HIGH VALUE FLAT IN BBSR & 2 FLATS IN HYDERABAD, 8 PLOTS IN BBSR & DHENKANAL, 1 FARM HOUSE (5 Acres), CASH RS.4.13 LAKH, GOLD 300 GMS, 2 FOUR WHEELERS, ETC UNEARTHED SO FAR DURING SEARCHES ON PROPERTIES LINKED TO SRI BIBHUDANANDA MISHRA, FOREST RANGE OFFICER, DHENKANAL RANGE, DHENKANAL.

During house searches so far, the following assets have been unearthed in the name of Sri Mishra and his family members;

1) One double storeyed building with area approx 4,605 Sqft. located at Ratna Bazar, Dhenkanal town.

2) One Flat vide No.201 at Brinda Basera, 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. Details as under.

i) A piece of land vide plot No.1708/3385, Khata No.106/96 with area Ac. 0.046 dcml at mauza-Jaypore (Pahal), Bhubaneswar.

ii) A plot at Bhagabanpur, Bhubaneswar.

iii) 2 plots with area 3200 Sqft. vide plot No.316/6034 and 6540/1038 at Ratna Bazar, Dhenkanal town.

iv) A piece of land vide plot No.510/3617/3669/3685, Khata No.387/2553 with area Ac. 0.200 dcml at mauza-Sanasathhiabatia, Dhenkanal.

v) A piece of land vide plot No.4569/7078, Khata No.987/2141 with area Ac. 0.240 dcml at mauza-Govindpur, Dhenkanal.

vi) A piece of land vide plot No.4569/7071, Khata No.987/2241 with area Ac. 0.400 dcml at mauza-Govindpur, Dhenkanal.

vii) A piece of land vide plot No.4569/7070, Khata No.987/2268 with area Ac. 0.050 dcml 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.

7) Other deposits are being ascertained.

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

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

10) 2 four wheelers (Hyundai Creta & Kia Sonet) and 6 two wheelers.

Searches continuing. Further report follows.