India, Oct. 10 -- Odisha Vigilance on Friday arrested Siba Mallick, OAS, Tahsildar of Mahakalpada in Kendrapara district, for allegedly possessing disproportionate assets (DA) worth 190% more than his known sources of income.

According to official sources, Vigilance officials unearthed four buildings, seven valuable plots, bank deposits worth Rs 18 lakh, and cash amounting to Rs 1.55 lakh, among other assets, during searches at various locations linked to Mallick. As he failed to provide a satisfactory explanation regarding these properties, a fresh case was registered, and he was arrested.

In this regard, Cuttack Vigilance Police Station Case No. 31 dated October 9, 2025, has been filed against Mallick and his spouse under Sections 13(...