The Karnataka government on Saturday placed DGP-level official K Ramachandra Rao after his stepdaughter Ranya Rao was arrested in a gold medal smuggling case. The government issued a formal order stating that the decision was made after developments in an ongoing investigation.
Ranya Rao, the stepdaughter of senior officials, was arrested for a gold smuggling racket recently destroyed by law enforcement. Ranya is allegedly involved in gold smuggling into the state, prompting authorities to act quickly, according to sources. The case has attracted great attention, with a senior police officer raising questions about the matter.
In view of the arrests and ongoing investigations, the Karnataka government has taken measures to place Rao on mandatory holidays to ensure a fair and impartial investigation into the case. The move is intended to maintain the integrity of the investigation and to prevent any potential conflict of interest that may arise due to Rao’s position.
Senior police officer Rao has served in various positions with the State Police Department and is known for his extensive experience in law enforcement. His sudden holiday placement attracted attention, as it was unusual for these senior officials to be removed from office in this case.
The government’s decision is amid increasing public attention to the involvement of rackets smuggling and individuals associated with politics or law enforcement. Authorities have ensured that a thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the full scope of smuggling operations.
