Sambalpur Vigilance Raid | Former College Principal Detained
Sambalpur Vigilance team detained former Laida College principal Basanta Kumar Nayak on Aug 26, 2026, over alleged government fund misuse.
Sambalpur Vigilance team detained former Laida College principal Basanta Kumar Nayak on August 26, 2026. He served as principal from August 2020 to 2025. The raid follows allegations of government fund misuse.
Officials searched his Dhenkanal home and the Laida government office. They then took him from Laida for questioning as the probe continues. The focus is on alleged misappropriation of public funds.
The probe is ongoing and no details have been disclosed.
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byKanak Digital Desk byKanak Digital Desk 26 Aug 2026 08:53 IST
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Who was detained by the Sambalpur Vigilance team?
Basanta Kumar Nayak, former principal of Laida College.
When did the detention occur?
On August 26, 2026.
Where were the searches conducted?
At his residence in Dhenkanal and the government office at Laida in Sambalpur district.
What are the allegations against him?
Misappropriation of government funds during his tenure as principal.
What is the current status of the investigation?
The investigation is ongoing and further details are awaited.
Which district is involved in the case?
Sambalpur district.
Debraj Meher
District Correspondent, Sambalpur
Debraj Meher reports on Sambalpur district's civic affairs, the Hirakud dam command area, and the region's handloom economy. He has been the Mirror's Sambalpur correspondent since 2021.
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