Bhubaneswar, Dec. 22 -- Odisha vigilance officials on Monday conducted simultaneous raids at multiple locations linked to a junior accountant, Rabindra Barik, of the Sundargarh Civil Supplies Department in connection with allegations of disproportionate assets.

The searches were carried out at his official workplace and rental residence in Sundargarh, as well as at several premises in Balasore, including residential and commercial properties, as part of a coordinated operation by the Balasore Vigilance Division.

Confirming the action, Vigilance DSP BK Swain said Ravindra Barik, a native of Balasore and serving as a junior accountant in the Civil Supplies Department, was under scrutiny following complaints received from Balasore and Bari...