Karnataka DGP suspended over 'obscene' viral videos; Controversial career resurfaces

• Karnataka DGP K Ramachandra Rao suspended after viral videos allegedly showing him in a compromising position with women.
• The state government deemed his conduct 'obscene' and unbecoming of a senior officer, causing embarrassment to the administration.
• Rao's stepdaughter, Kannada actor Ranya Rao, was arrested in March 2025 in a gold smuggling case at Bengaluru airport, seizing 14.2 kg of gold.
• Allegations surfaced that Ranya misused protocol privileges linked to Rao's position, bypassing airport security using his official vehicle.
• Rao was previously involved in a 2014 hawala money controversy and questioned in a 2016 fake encounter probe.

Why It Matters: Karnataka DGP K Ramachandra Rao suspended over viral videos, bringing his controversial past to light.