New Delhi, May 30 -- The Odisha Vigilance Department on Friday conducted searches at seven locations across Odisha in premises allegedly linked to the Chief Engineer of the Odisha Rural Works Division and recovered approximately Rs.2.1 crore cash.

In the major anti corruption crackdown, the vigilance team raided the premises linked to Baikuntha Nath Sarangi on allegation of disputed asset possession.

Officials recovered about Rs.1 crore from his flat in Bhubaneswar and around Rs.1.1 crore from his residence in Angul. The search operations are still underway, officials of the Odisha Vigilance Department said.

The department also shared the details about their findings on social media.

"Today , on the allegation of possession of disp. a...