Kannada Actress Ranya Rao's Arrest Deepens as Stepfather DGP Questioned in Gold Smuggling Probe

Authorities investigate whether senior IPS officer Ramachandra Rao's position was misused in connection with the smuggling of ₹12.56 crore worth of gold.

• Ranya Rao was arrested on March 3 at Bengaluru Airport with 14.2 kg of gold bars valued at ₹12.56 crore, allegedly smuggled from Dubai.
• Subsequent searches at her residence uncovered additional gold jewelry worth ₹2.06 crore and ₹2.67 crore in cash, raising suspicions of a larger smuggling network.
• Her stepfather, DGP K. Ramachandra Rao, has been questioned by investigators over allegations that his position may have been exploited to facilitate the smuggling.
• The Karnataka government placed Ramachandra Rao on compulsory leave and appointed a special committee to investigate his potential involvement, with a report expected within two days.
• Ranya Rao remains in custody while her bail plea has been adjourned until March 19; her husband, claiming separation since December, has sought exemption from arrest in the ongoing probe.

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