Athagarh Director Under Vigilance Investigation

This morning, the Vigilance Department conducted a series of raids on the residence of Athagarh video director Pradeep Kumar Sahu, accusing him of misappropriating income. The raids targeted eight locations simultaneously, spanning several districts including Bhubaneswar, Khurda, Nayagarh, and Athagarh.

Among the properties searched were a second-floor apartment at Shree Enclave in Gautamnagar, Bhubaneswar; a building in Khurda Volliawadi; a three-storey structure in Rajsunakhla; Sahu’s paternal home in Raj Sunakhla; a relative’s house in Khurda Pichukli; and Sahu’s office and quarters in Athagarh.

The operation involved a substantial force, including six Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs), six inspectors, ten Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs), and other staff members. The raids follow allegations that Sahu misappropriated assets. Pradeep Kumar Sahu, who began his role as a Block Development Officer (BDO) in Athagarh on February 23, 2023, was previously stationed in Narsinghpur, Adarpub. The investigation into the allegations is ongoing.

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