Cuttack: Dr Sanatana Behera, the Associate Professor of Department of Hepatology at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack was intercepted by Odisha Vigilance reportedly while carrying Rs 2.63 lakh suspected ill-gotten cash.Based on credible information regarding collection of illegal cash from participating bidders for supply of medical instruments to hepatology department, the Vigilance officials intercepted Dr Sanatana Behera at Kathagolasahi-Medical Road in Cuttack while he was proceeding to his residential Government quarter with unaccounted cash by his Hero Honda Activa Scooter bearing Regn No. OD-05-BS- 7309.During interception, the suspected ill-gotten cash Rs 2,63,000 was found from the possession of Dr Behera. As he could not account for satisfactorily, the cash from his possession was seized.Following the interception, searches are being carried out at 3 locations linked to Behera from Disproportionate Assets (DA) angle.He is being examined to ascertain the source of funds.In this connection, Cuttack Vigilance PS Case No 4/2026 under Prevention of Corruption Act, 2018 has been registered against Dr. Sanatana Behera.
