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Crime
Odisha Engineer Arrested in Late‑Night Chase, ₹21.89 Lakh Seized in Vigilance Raid
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 01:47 PM
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An engineer from Odisha was taken into custody following a late‑night pursuit by authorities, and a sum of ₹21.89 lakh was seized during a vigilance operation.
Late last night, police in Odisha pursued and arrested an engineer after a chase that began in the early hours.
During the subsequent vigilance raid, officials seized a total of ₹21.89 lakh from the engineer's possession.
The engineer's name and the exact location of the arrest were not disclosed by the authorities, and no formal charges have been announced yet.
The vigilance team said the investigation will look into allegations of financial irregularities and misuse of public funds.
The incident comes amid a broader crackdown on corruption in the state, with law‑enforcement agencies intensifying their scrutiny of public officials.
During the subsequent vigilance raid, officials seized a total of ₹21.89 lakh from the engineer's possession.
The engineer's name and the exact location of the arrest were not disclosed by the authorities, and no formal charges have been announced yet.
The vigilance team said the investigation will look into allegations of financial irregularities and misuse of public funds.
The incident comes amid a broader crackdown on corruption in the state, with law‑enforcement agencies intensifying their scrutiny of public officials.