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New Indian Express
a day ago
- New Indian Express
Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Ramachandra Rao gets posting after five months
BENGALURU: Nearly five months after being sent on compulsory leave following the arrest of his stepdaughter in a gold smuggling case, senior IPS officer K Ramachandra Rao was posted as Director General of Police (DGP), Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement (DCRE), on Monday. Rao's stepdaughter and actress, Ranya Rao (34), was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on March 3, 2025, for allegedly smuggling gold from Dubai. She was found carrying 14.2 kg of foreign-origin gold bars worth Rs 12.56 crore. During the inquiry, it was revealed that Ranya had allegedly been misusing police escorts to evade customs checks and exit through the airport. In March, he was questioned by a State government-appointed inquiry committee, led by Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta, to probe his role in the case. At the time of his compulsory leave, Ramachandra was serving as Chairman and Managing Director of the Karnataka State Police Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation
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
2 days 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.
India Today
2 days 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
Hans India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Stress on combating drug abuse
Rajamahendravaram: An impactful awareness programme aimed at combating drug abuse was successfully conducted at the Government Autonomous College here on Monday. The initiative, held under the guidance of district collector P Prasanthi, was announced by the college principal Dr K Ramachandra Rao. Dr Rao highlighted that the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' awareness programme featured a compelling Burrakatha performance by the Vibhuti Uma Shankar Kala Jatha troupe. He explained how the traditional folk narrative format effectively conveyed the severe consequences and legal repercussions associated with drug abuse, resonating deeply with the audience. The programme saw significant participation from the college community, including Vice-Principal Dr Sriramamurthy, Assistant Principal G Chandra Sekhar, Eagle Club Coordinator Dr Jalla Suresh, NCC officers Lieutenant Dr Esub Basha Shaik and Dr K Anusha, and a large number of NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, and other students.
