Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao Suspended Over Viral Indecent Videos; Inquiry Ordered

• Karnataka DGP K Ramachandra Rao has been suspended following the circulation of viral videos allegedly showing him engaging in inappropriate behavior with a woman inside his office.
• The Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR) issued the suspension order, citing videos and news reports widely broadcast on public news channels and media platforms.
• The state government found Rao's conduct to be a prima facie violation of Rule 3 of the All India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968, deeming it unbecoming of a government servant and embarrassing to the government.
• During the suspension, Rao will receive subsistence allowance and is prohibited from leaving headquarters without prior written permission.
• Rao denied the allegations, claiming the videos were manipulated, while Chief Minister Siddaramaiah ordered an inquiry, emphasizing that no officer is above the law.

Why It Matters: Karnataka DGP K Ramachandra Rao suspended over viral indecent videos, facing inquiry for alleged misconduct.