Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Former Odisha IT Secretary Questioned in Missing CMO Files Case
Two important files have gone missing from the Chief Minister's Office in Odisha.
These files are about serious cases, like the murder of a religious leader and a hospital fire.
The police are investigating and have asked two former government officials, Manoj Mishra and Rajesh Verma, to help.
They have been asked to come to the police station to answer questions.
Manoj Mishra said he is cooperating with the police.
The police are still looking into the matter and have not said if they have found any evidence yet.
Former Odisha IT Secretary Manoj Mishra appeared before the police in Bhubaneswar regarding the disappearance of two sensitive files from the CMO.
The files relate to the investigation into the murder of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati and the 2016 SUM Hospital fire tragedy.
Police have summoned Mishra and retired IAS officer Rajesh Verma to assist in the investigation.
The summoned officials have been directed to appear before the police by July 22.
Mishra stated he is fully cooperating with the investigation but declined to comment further due to the ongoing probe.
- Who
- Former Odisha IT Secretary Manoj Mishra and retired IAS officer Rajesh Verma
- What
- Questioning in connection with the disappearance of two sensitive files from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO)
- When
- July 2023
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Why
- To assist in the investigation into the missing files related to high-profile cases
Government and Police
Former Bureaucrats
Cooperation with Investigation
Government and Police
The government and police are conducting a thorough investigation and have summoned former officials to assist in the probe.
Former Bureaucrats
Former bureaucrats like Manoj Mishra are cooperating with the investigation but are not providing further comments due to the ongoing probe.
- Date of Appearance
- July 2023
- Missing Files
- Two sensitive files related to high-profile cases
- Cases Involved
- Murder of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati and 2016 SUM Hospital fire tragedy
- Summoned Officials
- Manoj Mishra and Rajesh Verma
- Next Appearance Date
- July 22