Dr. Sanatana Behera, Associate Professor, Department of Hepatology, SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack  intercepted by a team of Odisha Vigilance, suspected ill-gotten cash Rs. 2,63,000 found from the possession

By Our Correspondent

BHUBANESWAR:Based on credible information regarding collection of illegal cash from participating bidders for supply of medical instruments to hepatology department, today i.e on 29.01.2026, a short while ago, Dr. Sanatana Behera, Associate Professor, Department of Hepatology, SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack  was intercepted by a team of Odisha Vigilance at Kathagolasahi-Medical Road, Cuttack while he was proceeding  to his residential Govt. quarter with unaccounted cash by his Hero Honda Activa Scooter bearing Regn No. OD-05-BS- 7309.

During interception,  *suspected ill-gotten cash Rs. 2,63,000/-* was found from the possession of Dr Behera. As he could not account for satisfactorily, the cash from his possession was seized.