"Ranya Rao Took Advantage Of VIP Protocol": Karnataka Government Orders New Probe | Read
The Karnataka government has launched an inquiry into the alleged misuse of VIP airport protocol privileges by actress Ranya Rao, who was recently arrested in connection with a gold smuggling case. The probe will also examine any potential role played by her stepfather, Dr K Ramachandra Rao, an IPS officer and Director General of Police (DGP) in Karnataka.
Ranya Rao was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for allegedly smuggling gold bars worth Rs 12 crore from Dubai to Bengaluru. She allegedly used VIP airport privileges, meant for senior officials, to bypass security checks and facilitate her smuggling operations.
