Vigilance Raids Target Water Resources Official in Bhubaneswar: What They Found

In a significant operation, vigilance officials in Bhubaneswar raided multiple locations linked to Panchu Behera, an SDO in the Water Resources Department, amid allegations of disproportionate assets. The raids, which involved a large team of officials, targeted Behera's residences and offices. As the investigation unfolds, more details about the assets are expected to emerge. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 26, 2026, 11:10 IST

Vigilance Operations Unfold in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: On Thursday, vigilance authorities executed coordinated searches at five different sites associated with Panchu Behera, the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) of the Water Resources Department, located near Bhanjanagar in the Ganjam district. This action was taken due to suspicions regarding his disproportionate assets.

The operation was conducted under the supervision of a Berhampur Vigilance special judge and involved a team comprising three Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs), seven inspectors, and additional personnel.

The targeted locations included Behera's residence in Basant Vihar, government accommodations and his office in Bhanjanagar, his ancestral home in Polasara, and a relative's residence in Bima Nagar, Berhampur.

Further details regarding the assets will be disclosed once the raids are completed.