Father of jailed Ranya Rao, gold smuggling accused, gets compulsory leave revoked
During investigation, a protocol officer posted at Kempegowda Airport Police Station told Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials that he had facilitated the actor's arrival and departure under specific instructions from DGP Rao.The officer had, however, denied any involvement, calling himself a 'heartbroken parent' and claiming he learnt about the arrest only from the media, as his stepdaughter had been living separately after her recent marriage.The Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities (COFEPOSA) Advisory Board recently sentenced Ranya Rao, along with two co-accused, Tarun Kondaru Raju and Sahil Jain, to one year in prison. The order, served by the DRI on May 23, also bars the trio from applying for bail during this period.- EndsMust Watch
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