Koraput: The Odisha Vigilance team has arrested G. Shankar, who previously served as the Assistant Data Entry Operator (ADEO) and Gram Rozgar Sevak (GRS) for Banuaguda Gram Panchayat and is currently the ADEO for Lamtaput Block. Alongside him, Laikhana Nayak, the Village Mate of Banuaguda GP, was also taken into custody due to their suspected involvement in a case of public fund misappropriation.

The arrests stem from an investigation into alleged financial misconduct involving public funds totaling Rs 12,33,435. Following their apprehension, the individuals were presented before the Court of Special Judge, Vigilance, in Jayapur.

The accusations against them include engaging in deceitful practices, such as falsifying documents to falsely indicate the completion of various government-sponsored development projects that were never executed.

The misappropriation is linked to four significant initiatives under Banuaguda Gram Panchayat, located within the Kundra Block of Koraput district.

In this regard, Odisha Vigilance has filed a case against G. Shankar and Laikhana Nayak, registered as Koraput Vigilance PS Case No.23 on 23.10.2026, invoking sections 316(5), 336(3), 340(2), 344, and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Investigations into the matter are ongoing.