Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance has unearthed three multi-storey buildings, 19 valuable plots, gold jewellery and vehicles during simultaneous searches at seven locations linked to Jayadev Jena, Additional Block Education Officer (ABEO) of Dharmasala in Jajpur district, on Monday over allegations of possession of disproportionate assets (DA).

The searches are being conducted on October 12, 2026, following search warrants issued by the Special Judge, Vigilance, Berhampur, on allegations that Jena possessed assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.

According to Odisha Vigilance, the searches have so far revealed three buildings, including one in Bhubaneswar, and 19 valuable plots in Bhubaneswar and Ganjam district. The measurement and valuation of the properties are underway.

Three buildings, 19 plots unearthed

The properties identified so far include a triple-storey palatial building measuring approximately 4,300 square feet at Patrapada in Bhubaneswar; a double-storey building measuring around 3,850 square feet at P. Nuagaon in Ganjam district; and another building measuring approximately 7,100 square feet at P. Nuagaon.

Vigilance officials have also identified 19 valuable plots in Bhubaneswar and the Khalikote and Kodala areas of Ganjam district. The department's Technical Wing is assessing the value of the buildings and plots.

A substantial quantity of gold jewellery has also been found, with the weighing process underway. Officials are ascertaining bank deposits and investments in other financial instruments.

The searches have additionally revealed one Tata Nexon four-wheeler and two two-wheelers.

Searches at seven locations

A team comprising three Additional Superintendents of Police, four Deputy Superintendents of Police, nine Inspectors and other supporting personnel is conducting the searches.

The locations being searched include Jena's triple-storey building at Patrapada in Bhubaneswar, two buildings at P. Nuagaon in Ganjam district, the houses of his relatives at Burujhari in Ganjam and Janani Vihar in Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar, his rented residential accommodation at Jarka in Jajpur district, and his office chamber at Jarka.

The searches are continuing, and Odisha Vigilance is expected to release further details as the investigation progresses.

The alleged disproportionate assets are yet to be fully assessed, and the investigation is ongoing.