Rao had been positioned on obligatory go away beginning March 15, days after his daughter, actress Harshavardhini Ranya—popularly referred to as Ranya Rao—was arrested by the Directorate of Income Intelligence (DRI) in reference to a gold smuggling case. On the time, the federal government didn't specify causes for Rao's go away.
Ranya was caught at Kempegowda Worldwide Airport (KIA) carrying 14.2 kilograms of gold and is presently lodged within the central jail at Parappana Agrahara. She is charged below the Conservation of Overseas Trade and Prevention of Smuggling Actions Act.
Excessive-level probe ordered
In March, the chief minister ordered an intensive investigation into Rao's involvement following reviews that his daughter misused police protocol. The probe, led by Extra Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta, was tasked with analyzing allegations that the 31-year-old actress regularly used police escorts and official autos throughout her frequent abroad journeys to Dubai.
On the day of her arrest on March 3, police personnel have been reportedly ready to escort Ranya from the airport, with an official automobile standing by to take her residence. The DRI seized 17 bars of gold strapped to her physique. Officers grew suspicious after noting she had made roughly 30 journeys to Dubai in current weeks.
The investigation displays rising considerations over the state police allegedly enabling unlawful actions by offering escorts and autos to influential people. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has since launched its personal inquiry into the gold smuggling racket, probing potential political connections. The DRI has additionally arrested Tarun Raju, grandson of a distinguished Bengaluru businessman, accused of facilitating the gold purchases in Dubai for Ranya. BJP state president BY Vijayendra described the case as unprecedented, highlighting the dimensions of the smuggling operation and the involvement of a senior IPS officer's member of the family.
