Karnataka DGP suspended over 'sleazy videos'; officer claims fabrication, 8-year-old footage

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Moneycontrol•20-01-2026, 08:24
Karnataka DGP suspended over 'sleazy videos'; officer claims fabrication, 8-year-old footage
- •DGP K Ramachandra Rao suspended after viral videos allegedly showed inappropriate behavior with women in his office.
- •Rao denies allegations, calling the video "fabricated and false," suggesting it might be 8 years old from his time in Belagavi.
- •Chief Minister Siddaramaiah ordered a thorough investigation, promising strict action if guilt is proven.
- •The incident has sparked political and administrative controversy, with the officer unable to meet the Home Minister.
- •Rao has a history of controversies, including a past suspension related to his stepdaughter, actor Ranya Rao, involved in a gold smuggling case.
Why It Matters: Karnataka DGP suspended over alleged sleazy videos; he refutes charges, claiming fabrication and old footage.
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