Karnataka Police Chief Faces Action Days After Actor’s Arrest for Gold Smuggling
March 15, 2025: Senior Karnataka police officer K Ramachandra Rao, the Director General of Police (Karnataka State Police Housing Corporation), has been placed on compulsory leave just days after his stepdaughter, actor Ranya Rao, was arrested in a gold smuggling case.
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The order for his leave was issued on March 15, 2025, but no official reason was cited. However, the timing of the action strongly suggests a link to the ongoing high-profile investigation.
Ranya Rao’s Arrest in Gold Smuggling Case
On March 3, 2025, actor Ranya Rao was arrested at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru after being caught with 14.8 kg of gold worth ₹12.56 crore while returning from Dubai.
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Key Developments in the Case:
✅ Smuggling Network Suspicions: Authorities had been tracking her movements after she made four trips to Dubai in 15 days.
✅ Influence & Misuse of Power: Preliminary inquiries suggest she used her connections to bypass security checks, allegedly announcing herself as the daughter of a Karnataka DGP and seeking police escort services.
✅ Raid on Her Residence: Officials later raided her home, recovering gold jewelry worth ₹2.06 crore and ₹2.67 crore in cash.
✅ Multi-Agency Investigation: Three government agencies are probing the case:
- Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) – Investigating Ranya Rao’s involvement.
- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) – Probing the wider gold smuggling network.
- Enforcement Directorate (ED) – Examining Hawala transactions linked to the smuggling racket.
DGP K Ramachandra Rao’s Response
Following his stepdaughter’s arrest, DGP Rao distanced himself from the case, stating:
🗣️ “Like any other father, I was shocked and devastated when I heard about this from the media. I was not aware of any of these things.”
He also clarified:
🗣️ “She is not living with us. She has been staying separately with her husband. There must be some problem between them, maybe due to some family issues.”
Despite his statements, his sudden removal from duty has fueled speculation about a possible link between his position and Ranya Rao’s activities.
What’s Next?
- The Karnataka government is yet to clarify whether DGP Rao’s leave is temporary or disciplinary.
- The investigation into Ranya Rao’s smuggling activities and her alleged connections to a wider smuggling ring is ongoing.
- More arrests and legal action are expected in the coming weeks.
The case has shocked the Kannada film industry and raised serious concerns about corruption and misuse of power within law enforcement circles.
🔴 Stay tuned for further updates on this unfolding investigation.
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