During financial investigation in STF P.S. Case No 29/2021, properties worth
of more than Rs 2 crores, acquired by one noted drug peddler Chitrasen Parida
S/o. Late Brundaban Parida of Chhachina PS. Kodala Town Dist. Ganjam out of
illegal contraband Ganja (Cannabis/Marijuana/ Weeds) business have been
identified. In this case, on 13.08.2021, contraband Ganja around 10 Quintals, one
TATA Truck and other incriminating materials were seized.
The properties include two buildings, two numbers of vehicles (One Mini
Bus & one Car), landed properties and Bank deposits etc.
while the buildings have
been evaluated by PWD R&B to be of worth around Rs 1.85 Crore. Valuation of
other properties is in progress. It is also suspected that he might have acquired
such properties in Gujarat too out of drug business. Odisha police is in touch with
Gujarat police in this regard.
Step is being taken to take up the matter with Competent Authority, Kolkota
as per provision of Sec. 68 (F) NDPS Act, 1985 for forfeiture of the properties
earned out of contraband drugs business.
It is worthwhile to mention that Chitrasen Parida was arrested in the above
noted case on 10.03.2022 and was forwarded to the court of Dist & Sessions Judge-
cum-Spl. Judge, Balasore. The details of cases are furnished below in which
accused Chitrasen Parida wanted by Gujarat Police & Malkangiri Police:
i. Surat City Katagram Police Station Case No. 384/2009 U/s 22(c)/29 NDPS Act
ii. Surat City PUNA Station Case No. 113/2010 U/s 8(c)/20(b)(ii)(c)/29 NDPS Act
iii. Ollpad Police Station Sural Rual Case No. Part B-11214042220202/2022 U/s.
(20(B) NDSP Act
iv. Chitrokonda PS case No.139 dated 23.10.2021 U/s. 20(b)(ii)(c)/25/27/29 NDPS
Act