Bhubaneswar, Jan. 20 -- Allegations of corruption and misappropriation of government funds meant for student scholarships and benefits have gripped the Panabeda Junior College and Mahavidyalaya in Chandahandi of Nabarangpur district. Local residents, along with volunteers, staged a sit-in protesting the same on Monday.

Sources reported that parents and locals have accused the junior college of misappropriating and redirecting government-sanctioned funds for various initiatives meant for the Plus 2 and Plus 3 students. Further, allegations were also raised regarding financial mismanagement in infrastructure development.

As such, a dharna calling for a thorough and independent financial audit of all grants received since 2011 commenced th...