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Team of four officers to conduct preliminary inquiry against Ramachandra Rao

Team of four officers to conduct preliminary inquiry against Ramachandra Rao

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The State government has formed a team of four IPS officers, led by R. Hitendra, Additional Director-General of Police (Law and Order), to conduct a preliminary inquiry in the case pertaining to videos purportedly showing the now suspended Director-General of Police K. Ramachandra Rao misbehaving with multiple women in his office.  The government was mulling over handing over the case to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). However, a committee has now been formed to hold a preliminary inquiry. Based on this report, the next course of action will be decided. With the women in the video not coming forward to lodge any complaints, there is no scope for a criminal investigation and only an inquiry can be held, sources said.  The inquiry committee will have Chetan Singh Rathore, Inspector-General of Police (Northern Range), Kala Krishnaswamy, Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Crimes), and C.B. Ryshyanth, Superintendent of Police (Wireless), as members.  The videos in question are said to be recorded eight years ago when Mr. Rao was IGP (Northern Range). The inquiry committee will now verify the …

Ramachandra Rao case likely to be handed over to CID

Ramachandra Rao case likely to be handed over to CID

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The inquiry into the case involving videos purportedly showing Director-General of Police (DGP) K. Ramachandra Rao misbehaving with multiple women in his office, is likely to be handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The State government suspended Mr. Rao on Monday pending inquiry, after the videos in question went viral.  The move comes amid a virulent attack from the Opposition on the scandals plaguing the Home Department, on the eve of the special legislature session scheduled to begin from Thursday.  To figure in session As the State government prepares for a two-day special discussion on the recently promulgated Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2026, replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005, targeting the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the Opposition plans to put the government on the mat on a host of issues including issues in the Home Department.  Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R. Ashok even alleged that Mr. Rao was closely associated with Home Minister G. Parameshwara and this raised suspicions …

Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao suspended after obscene video goes viral

Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao suspended after obscene video goes viral

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The Karnataka government has placed DGP (Civil Rights Enforcement) K Ramachandra Rao under suspension with immediate effect, pending inquiry, citing conduct unbecoming of a government servant and causing embarrassment to the state administration. News channels beamed video on Monday purportedly showing Rao in an alleged compromising position with women. The video went viral in the social media as well. Rao sought to reject the videos outright terming them “fabricated and false”. In an official order issued by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR) on Monday, the government said videos and news reports widely circulated on television channels and digital media platforms showed the senior IPS officer acting in an “obscene manner”, prompting the decision to initiate disciplinary action. “Vide videos and news reports widely broadcast on public news channels and media platforms, it is observed that Dr K Ramachandra Rao has acted in an obscene manner which is unbecoming of a Government Servant and also causing embarrassment to the Government,” the government order said. The order further said the matter was examined by …

What suspended Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao said about viral video| India News

What suspended Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao said about viral video| India News

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The Karnataka government on Monday suspended senior IPS officer and director general of police (DGP) of the Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement K Ramachandra Rao after a video clip, which purportedly showed him engaging in inappropriate behaviour with a woman while on duty at his office, surfaced on social media. Top cop K Ramachandra Rao said that it was a systematic conspiracy to tarnish his image and destroy his professional reputation. (PTI file photo) After the clip went viral, Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah had ordered the state home department to conduct a preliminary inquiry into the matter, following which, the top cop was suspended late on Monday. Members of the opposition had demanded Rao’s immediate suspension and a thorough investigation into the matter. The government was also accused of protecting influential officers like Rao and not acting decisively in the interest of the party. The senior police officer had earlier made headlines for his alleged involvement in a high-profile gold smuggling case, in which his step- daughter Ranya Rao was convicted in July 2025. After …

Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao Suspended Over Alleged Objectionable Video | India News

Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao Suspended Over Alleged Objectionable Video | India News

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Last Updated:January 20, 2026, 07:44 IST Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao Suspended Over Alleged Objectionable Video News18 Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao Suspended Over Alleged Objectionable Video First Published: January 20, 2026, 07:44 IST News india Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao Suspended Over Alleged Objectionable Video Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Read More Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Fabricated And False’: Karnataka Cop Ramachandra Rao’s Clarification Amid Obscene Video Row | India News

‘Fabricated And False’: Karnataka Cop Ramachandra Rao’s Clarification Amid Obscene Video Row | India News

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Last Updated:January 19, 2026, 21:30 IST While speaking to reporters, DGP Ramachandra Rao said that he had no knowledge of the video and claimed it was created with malicious intent. A controversy erupted after a purported video surfaced showing the DGP hugging and kissing different women while in uniform during office hours. (X) Karnataka Director General of Police (Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement) Ramachandra Rao on Monday dismissed allegations linked to a purported viral video that allegedly showed him in intimate moments with several women inside his official chamber, calling the footage “false and fabricated.” While speaking to reporters, the senior police official said that he had no knowledge of the video and claimed it was created with malicious intent. “I was there in Belagavi 8 years ago, I’ll speak to the advocate and take action, it’s shocking to me, it’s all fabricated and false, I have no idea about it. I don’t know when it was fabricated, an investigation has to be done about who’s spreading such a false thing,” he said as quoted …

Ranya Rao arrest: DGP stepfather K Ramachandra Rao questioned | Latest News India

Ranya Rao arrest: DGP stepfather K Ramachandra Rao questioned | Latest News India

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K Ramachandra Rao, a DGP-rank officer and Ranya Rao’s stepfather, was questioned on Monday in connection with the gold smuggling case. Rao’s statement was recorded by the investigating team led by Karnataka additional chief secretary Gaurav Gupta. Ranya Rao (File photo) The Karnataka government had formed a panel under Gupta to probe if Rao was involved in his stepdaughter’s activities. “The report is likely to be submitted to the Karnataka government within the next two days. The government had instructed the committee to submit it within a week,” a source told PTI. Earlier this month, Ranya Rao, a Kannada actress, was caught at Bengaluru airport allegedly smuggling a huge amount of gold, which was strapped to her body. Gold bars worth ₹12.56 crore were seized from Ranya Rao at Kempegowda International Airport on March 3 upon her arrival from Dubai. Also read: Ranya Rao’s husband claims separation, seeks exemption from arrest: Report Following this, searches at her residence led to the recovery of gold jewellery worth ₹2.06 crore and Indian currency amounting to ₹2.67 crore, …

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Kannada actor’s father DGP Ramachandra Rao questioned by police

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Kannada actor’s father DGP Ramachandra Rao questioned by police

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The government had instructed the committee to submit the report within a week. The IPS officer is at present serving as the Managing Director of the Karnataka State Police Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation. Kannada actor Ranya Rao’s stepfather and DGP Ramachandra Rao on Monday was questioned in connection to the gold smuggling case. Rao, who was sent on compulsory leave on March 15, was questioned by an investigating team led by IAS officer Gaurav Gupta and his statement was recorded.  The report is likely to be submitted to the Karnataka government within the next two days. The government had instructed the committee to submit the report within a week. The IPS officer is at present serving as the Managing Director of the Karnataka State Police Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation. Ranya Rao is currently serving jail time at the Parappana Agrahara Jail in Bengaluru. She was arrested after the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized gold bars worth Rs 12.56 crore from Rao at Kempegowda International Airport when she arrived from Dubai on March …

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Kannada actor’s father DGP Ramachandra Rao sent on compulsory leave

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Kannada actor’s father DGP Ramachandra Rao sent on compulsory leave

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Ranya Rao was arrested after the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized gold bars worth Rs 12.56 crore from Rao at Kempegowda International Airport when she arrived from Dubai on March 3. Gold smuggling accused, Kannada actor, Ranya Rao’s stepfather, DGP Ramachandra Rao, has been sent on compulsory leave, the Karnataka government stated in an official notification. The IPS officer is at present serving as the Managing Director of the Karnataka State Police Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation. “Sri. K.V. Sharath Chandra, IPS (KN-1997)) Additional Director General of Police, Recruitment is placed in Concurrent Charge of the post of Chairman & Managing Director, Karnataka State Police Housing & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd, Bengaluru with immediate effect and until further orders, vice Dr. K. Ramachandra Rao, IPS sent on compulsory leave,” the state government order read.  Ranya Rao is currently serving jail time at the Parappana Agrahara Jail in Bengaluru. She was arrested after the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized gold bars worth Rs 12.56 crore from Rao at Kempegowda International Airport when she arrived from …

Who is IPS officer Ramachandra Rao, the stepfather of actor Ranya Rao? | Latest News India

Who is IPS officer Ramachandra Rao, the stepfather of actor Ranya Rao? | Latest News India

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Karnataka senior police officer Ramachandra Rao’s stepdaughter, actor Ranya Rao, was arrested at Bengaluru airport with 14.8kg of gold, drawing attention to him. Kannada actor actor Ranya Rao (L) and her stepfather Ramachandra Rao (R). Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials intercepted her at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru and seized 14.2kg of gold worth ₹12.56 crore. A subsequent raid at her Lavelle Road apartment led to the recovery of more gold. However, Ramachandra Rao has distanced himself from her after the incident came to light. Rao, who serves as the Chairman and Managing Director of the Karnataka State Police Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, was promoted to the rank of Director General of Police in September 2023. During his tenure as Inspector General of Police (IGP) for the Southern Range, Rao’s name surfaced in a controversy over a money seizure, The Week reported. In early 2014, Mysore South Police intercepted a private bus near Yelwal in Mysuru, en route to Calicut, and confiscated cash being transported by four merchants from Kerala. While police …