By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR:Today i.e on 20.02.2026, on the allegation of possession of disproportionate assets ( DA) beyond his known sources of income by Sri Bhagbat Bhusan Behera, Forester, Bhatangpadar Forest Section under Bhawanipatna Forest Range under Forest North Division, Kalahandi, simultaneous house searches are being conducted by Odisha Vigilance led by 4 DSPs, 7 Inspectors, 4 ASIs, and other supporting staff on the strength of search warrants issued by the Hon’ble Special Judge, Vigilance, Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi at his following 3 places in Kalahandi district. 
1. Residential triple storeyed building of Sri Bhagbat Bhusan Behera located at Hill Town,Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi.
2. Residential house of his brother located at Vill-Deundi, Kalopala, PS-Junagarh, Kalahandi.
3. Office Chamber of Sri Behera, Forester, Bhatangpadar Forest Section under Bhawanipat na Forest Range under Forest North Division, Kalahandi.
Searches are in progress. Further report follows.
