Sarpanch, Ex-PEO Arrested By Odisha Vigilance For Misappropriating Rs 14 Lakh

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Bhubaneswar: The sarpanch of Ranimunda in Nuapada’s Khariar block, Tukaram Hial, and former Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO) Bhismaraj Meher were arrested by the Odisha Vigilance on Friday for misappropriating Rs 14.24 lakh government funds.

Investigation has revealed that the duo had swindled Rs 14,24,722 allotted under 15th CFC and 6th SFC by not executing drinking pipe water supply and construction works during 2022-23 and 2023-24, said an official release of Odisha Vigilance.

A case under Sections 13(2)r/w13(1)of PC (Amendment) Act, 2018, and Sections 316(5)/6 of BNS has been registered against them and further investigation is underway.