Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao Suspended Amid Viral Obscene Video Scandal

• DGP Ramachandra Rao suspended after viral videos allegedly showing him in objectionable situations with women inside his office.
• Rao's stepdaughter, Ranya Rao, was arrested in March 2025 at Bengaluru Airport for allegedly smuggling 14 kg of gold worth 12.5 crore rupees from Dubai.
• Previous controversies include a 2014 case where seized money disappeared while he was IGP (South Range), and a CID investigation into the Chadchan encounter in Vijayapura district.
• The officer denies the recent viral videos, claiming they are fake and tampered with; a state government investigation is underway.
• Sources suggest the videos might be 7-8 years old, potentially part of a honey-trap operation targeting senior officials.

Why It Matters: Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao faces suspension and investigation over a viral video, adding to a history of controversies.