The Karnataka government has reinstated Director General of Police (DGP) K Ramachandra Rao (IPS:1993:KN), ending his nearly five-month compulsory leave, and posted him as DGP, Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement, to an upgraded vacant post.
Rao was sent on leave on March 15 after his stepdaughter, Ranya Rao, was arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle 14.2 kg of gold through Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). A state government inquiry, led by Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta (IAS:1990:KN), probed allegations that Ranya misused police escorts to bypass customs checks — raising questions over Rao’s possible involvement.
The high-profile case, dubbed one of Karnataka’s most sensational gold smuggling episodes, triggered public debate on the misuse of police protocol services. While the investigation remains ongoing, Monday’s order marks Rao’s return to active service in a new posting.
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