Dhenkanal: A sub-collector in Odisha’s Dhenkanal district was arrested Tuesday after being found in possession of disproportionate assets, officials said.
The accused has been identified as Narayan Chandra Nayak, sub-collector, Kamakhyanagar in Dhenkanal district.
Among the assets found were three multi-storeyed buildings and 14 plots in Bhubaneswar, deposits over Rs 34.57 lakh, Rs 1.48 lakh in cash, and gold weighting 366 grams, they said.
The sub-collector could not explain satisfactorily the sources of funds for acquiring the properties, they added.
Thereafter, the Vigilance Department registered a case and arrested him, officials said.
PTI