Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Odisha Police Summon Naveen's Aide in CMO File Theft Probe
The police in Odisha have asked VK Pandian, a former bureaucrat and close aide of Naveen Patnaik, to come to the police station on July 25, 2026.
They want him to help with their investigation into the disappearance of two important files from the Chief Minister's Office.
The police think he might know something about the case.
Earlier, they also asked two other former bureaucrats to come in, but one of them didn't show up.
The police are working hard to find out what happened to the files and who might be responsible.
VK Pandian, a former bureaucrat and close aide of Naveen Patnaik, has been summoned by the Odisha police for investigation into the alleged theft of files from the Chief Minister's Office.
The notice was issued under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and directs Pandian to appear before the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) on July 25, 2026.
The case pertains to the alleged disappearance of two commission-related files from the Chief Minister's Office, with the police registering a case on June 10, 2026.
Former IT Secretary Manoj Mishra appeared before investigators on July 18, but former IAS officer Rajesh Verma did not comply with the notice.
Police Commissioner S. Dev Datta Singh and Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena have briefed Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on the progress of the investigation.
- Who
- VK Pandian, former bureaucrat and close aide of Naveen Patnaik
- What
- Summoned by police for investigation into alleged theft of files from the Chief Minister's Office
- When
- Notice issued on July 24, 2026; to appear on July 25, 2026
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Why
- To cooperate with the investigation into the alleged theft of two commission-related files from the Chief Minister's Office
Government's Stance
Suspect's Perspective
Cooperation with Investigation
Government's Stance
The government expects full cooperation from all individuals involved, including VK Pandian, to ensure a thorough investigation.
Suspect's Perspective
VK Pandian, as a former bureaucrat and close aide, may have valid reasons for his actions and is cooperating with the investigation.
- Date of Notice Issued
- July 24, 2026
- Date to Appear
- July 25, 2026
- Time to Appear
- 11 am
- Location
- Office of ACP Zone-I, Bhubaneswar UPD
- Legal Framework
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)
- Case Registration Date
- June 10, 2026
- Legal Framework for Case
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
- Chief Minister
- Mohan Charan Majhi