Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Odisha Forest Official Raided, Millions in Assets Unearthed
A forest official in Odisha was found with a lot of money and valuables that didn't seem to match his job.
Officials raided his homes and found over 1.4 crore rupees hidden away.
They also found gold, silver, and money in the bank.
The official is scheduled to retire soon, but now he's under investigation for having more assets than he should.
The raids were conducted in multiple locations.
Odisha Vigilance officials raided the properties of a junior forest official.
Rs 1.43 crore in cash was found in a secret chamber.
The official also had bank deposits of Rs 1.32 crore.
Gold (1.5 kg) and silver (4.637 kg) were also seized.
The raids occurred at multiple properties in Jeypore and Bhubaneswar.
- Who
- Rama Chandra Nepak, a deputy ranger, was the subject of the raids.
- What
- Vigilance officials seized assets from a forest official, including cash, gold, and silver.
- When
- Raids were conducted on Friday.
- Where
- Jeypore and Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- Why
- The raids were conducted due to allegations that the official possessed disproportionate assets.
- Official's Name
- Rama Chandra Nepak
- Position
- Deputy Ranger
- Location of Employment
- Jeypore forest range, Koraput district
- Cash Seized
- Rs 1.43 crore
- Bank Deposits
- Rs 1.32 crore
- Gold Seized
- 1.5 kg
- Silver Seized
- 4.637 kg