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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Ranya case: IPS officer Rao's compulsory leave revoked
Bengaluru: The state govt Monday revoked the compulsory leave order of director general of Police (DGP) K Ramachandra Rao and posted him as DGP, Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement. Rao was sent on compulsory leave on March 15, days after his daughter, actress Harshavardhini Ranya, aka Ranya Rao, was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in a gold smuggling case. The govt had not mentioned any specific reason while sending the 1993 batch officer on leave. Ranya, caught with 14.2 kg of gold at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), has been lodged in the central prison at Parappana Agrahara. She was booked under the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
News18
a day ago
- News18
Karnataka govt withdraws compulsory leave imposed on IPS officer Ramachandra Rao
Last Updated: Bengaluru, Aug 11 (PTI) The Karnataka government on Monday appointed senior IPS officer K Ramachandra Rao as the DGP for Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement, withdrawing the compulsory leave imposed on him following the arrest of his stepdaughter and actress Ranya Rao in connection with a gold smuggling case. Prior to this new role, he served as the Chairman and Managing Director of the Karnataka State Police Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation. 'The order of compulsory leave with respect to Dr K Ramachandra Rao, IPS (KN 1993) is hereby withdrawn and the officer is posted with immediate effect and until further orders as Director General of Police, Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement in the upgraded vacant post," a government order said. The post of Director General of Police, Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement is declared equivalent in status and responsibilities to the cadre post of Director General of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, Special Units & Economic offences, Bengaluru under Rule 12 of IPS (Pay) Rules 2016 as included in Schedule Il of the said rule, it said. Rao was sent on compulsory leave in March. Ranya Rao (34) was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on March 3 upon her arrival at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport from Dubai, and gold bars worth Rs 12.56 crore were seized from her. The next day, the DRI said it seized gold jewellery worth Rs 2.06 crore and cash amounting to Rs 2.67 from her residence in Bengaluru. Ranya Rao was accused of misusing police escorts, provided to her in violation of rules, allegedly to evade Custom checks and checkout of Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). The Karnataka government had formed a committee to probe the role of Ramachandra Rao, if any, in the alleged gold smuggling activity of his step daughter. He had appeared before the Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta-led committee for questioning. PTI KSU ROH view comments First Published: August 11, 2025, 22:30 IST 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.
Mint
a day ago
- Politics
- Mint
Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Ramachandra Rao reappointed as Director General of Police
The Karnataka government on Monday, August 11, reinstated Director General of police K Ramachandra Rao, who was on a compulsory leave for his alleged link to the gold smuggling case involving his stepdaughter, Ranya Rao. Notably, DGP Rao has been posted to an upgraded post of Director General of Police, Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement. In a notification issued, the State Government said that the DGP (DCRE) is equivalent to the post of Director General of CID, Special units and Economic offences under rule 12 of IPS (pay) rules 2016. In March, DGP Ramachandra Rao was questioned by the Karnataka government-appointed inquiry committee led by Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta, after the arrest of his stepdaughter for allegedly trying to smuggle gold at the airport. The Gaurav Gupta Committee was formed to probe the misuse of police protocol services and DGP Rao's possible role in the case. He was sent on mandatory leave on March 15. During the inquiry, it was revealed that Ranya had allegedly been misusing police escorts provided to her in violation of rules to evade customs checks and checkout at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). Earlier in July, Ranya Rao, a Kannada film actress, was sentenced to one year of imprisonment under the stringent COFEPOSA in connection with a gold smuggling case. The Advisory Board handling the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act (COFEPOSA) matter recently ruled that Rao will not be granted bail during the entire term of her detention. In March, Ranya arrived at from Dubai and attempted to pass through the Kempegowda International Airport's green channel, typically reserved for passengers without dutiable items. She appeared anxious when questioned by DRI officials about whether she had any undeclared items. Her suspicious behaviour prompted the authorities to conduct a detailed search by female officers. She was immediately taken into custody after 14.2 kilograms of gold, valued at approximately ₹ 12.56 crore, were recovered from her.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Ranya Rao case: DGP Ramachandra Rao re-appointed
: Giving respite to the Director General of police K Ramachandra Rao, who has been linked to the gold smuggling case involving his step daughter, Ranya Rao, the State government on Monday (August 11, 2025) withdrew the compulsory leave imposed on him and posted him as Director General of Police, Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement to the upgraded, vacant post. In a notification issued, it is stated that the DGP, DCRE, post is equivalent to the post of Director General of CID, Special units and Economic offences under rule 12 of IPS (pay) rules 2016. Mr. Rao in March was questioned by the State government-appointed inquiry committee led by Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta , after the arrest of his step daughter , Ranya Rao for allegedly trying to smuggle 14.2 kg of gold at the airport . During the inquiry, it was revealed that Ranya had allegedly been misusing police escorts provided to her in violation of rules, to evade custom checks and checkout of the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). The State government formed the Gaurav Gupta Committee to probe the misuse of police protocol services and the possible role of Mr. Rao in the case. He was sent on mandatory leave on March 15.
India Today
a day ago
- India Today
Father of jailed Ranya Rao, gold smuggling accused, gets compulsory leave revoked
Karnataka government has revoked the compulsory leave of senior IPS officer Dr K Ramachandra Rao, who had been sent on leave earlier this year in connection with a gold smuggling case involving his stepdaughter, Kannada actor Ranya a fresh order, the government said, 'The order of compulsory leave with respect to Dr K Ramachandra Rao, IPS (KN 1993) is hereby withdrawn and the officer is posted with immediate effect and until further orders as Director General of Police, Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement in the upgraded vacant post.'advertisementIn March, Ramachandra Rao, then Managing Director of the Karnataka State Police Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation, was sent on compulsory leave after Ranya Rao was arrested at Bengaluru Airport with 14.2 kg of gold worth Rs 12.56 crore while returning from Dubai. 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 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 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 IN THIS STORY#Karnataka
