Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao in fresh controversy over office video
Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao in fresh controversy over office video
Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao in fresh controversy over office video
Fresh controversy surrounds Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao after a viral video allegedly showing him with a woman in his office surfaces; he calls it eight years old and part of a conspiracy.
A new controversy surrounds Karnataka's top police official, DGP K. Ramachandra Rao, after a video purportedly showing him in a compromising scenario inside his office began circulating online. The clip, though unverified, has reignited questions about conduct at the highest levels of state law enforcement.
Rao, who heads the Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement, has previously faced allegations linking his family to a gold-smuggling case involving his stepdaughter. He says the video is eight years old, recorded when he was posted in Belagavi, and dismisses it as part of a calculated effort to tarnish his image.
Political and administrative leaders responded with warnings. Rao's critics have urged a thorough probe if any wrongdoing is established, while supporters emphasize the need for due process. The Chief Minister has pledged strict action if guilt is proven, underscoring that misconduct by public officials will not be tolerated.
The clip’s authenticity remains unclear, and officials caution against drawing conclusions from a viral video. If a formal investigation is initiated, it would examine the circumstances and verify the contents before any disciplinary steps are taken.
For now, the case casts a shadow over Karnataka's law enforcement machinery as residents await clarity on the investigation’s scope and timeline, with Rao continuing to perform his official duties amid the controversy.
