Ranya Rao’s father’s statement on her arrest: “No stain on my career.”
Ranya Rao was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Monday while she was returning to Bengaluru from Dubai on an Emirates flight. The officials recovered 14.8 kg of gold from her, which became a serious matter. The news of her arrest left her father, Karnataka State Police Housing Corporation Director General of Police Ramachandra Rao, completely shocked and stunned. Speaking to the media, he said, “I did not know anything about this. When I got this news through the media, I was completely shocked.”
Ramachandra Rao also made it clear that the case will not have any impact on his career. He said, “The law will do its work, and there will be no stain on my career.” He further said, “I do not want to comment on this matter, but I will face this difficult time with my family.” Her father’s statement makes it clear that he is very disturbed by the entire incident but has faith in the entire process of proceedings under the law.
Revelations on Ranya Rao’s arrest: Family problems and gold smuggling case
After Ranya Rao’s arrest, a senior police officer said that she was living separately with her husband and there might be some family issues between them. He speculated that it might be due to family problems. Ranya Rao is Mr Rao’s stepdaughter, as the senior police officer had married for the second time after the death of his first wife. He had two daughters from the second marriage, of which Ranya Rao is one. This family situation has made this arrest even more intriguing.
Ranya Rao was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) while returning to India from Dubai on an Emirates flight on Monday. According to sources, the arresting officers found that Ranya Rao was trying to smuggle a large amount of gold by wearing it and hiding the rest of the gold in her clothes.
Actress Ranya Rao daughter of Karnataka DGP K Ramachandra Rao caught smuggling gold from Dubai. -She was caught with 14.8 kg of gold bars hidden in a belt.
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Ranya Rao’s arrest: Big revelation in gold smuggling and vigilance of officials
New information has come to light regarding Ranya Rao’s arrest at Bengaluru airport. There are reports that two of his associates had brought a briefcase full of gold bars. A preliminary investigation has revealed that Ranya Rao used her contacts to avoid security checks and demanded escort from the local police by claiming herself to be the daughter of Karnataka DGP. Officials believe that this was a well-planned strategy so that the smuggling plan could succeed.
However, the DRI (Directorate of Revenue Intelligence) was keeping an eye on Ranya Rao for a long time. His suspicious activities had caught the attention of the officials, especially when he made four trips to Dubai in the last 15 days. After this time’s visit, the officials laid their trap and caught him before he could leave the airport. The value of about 15 kg of gold seized is said to be Rs 12.56 crore, which is believed to be the biggest seizure from Bengaluru airport in recent years.
Big recovery from Ranya Rao’s house: Gold jewellery and cash, big smuggling network exposed
After Ranya Rao’s arrest, the officials recovered more shocking material during the search conducted at his house. Gold jewelry worth Rs 2.06 crore and cash worth Rs 2.67 crore were found from his house in Lavelle Road, Bengaluru. This disclosure exposes the intentions of a big gold smuggling network. The DRI said that Ranya Rao was arrested under the Customs Act and has been sent to judicial custody, making the case even more serious.
The investigation is now focused on what is Ranya Rao’s connection with this organized smuggling network and whether she did this alone or there were other people behind it. It is also being ascertained whether she was part of a larger network involved in this smuggling case or was doing this work with the help of someone else. Ms. Rao, who is best known for her performance in the Kannada film ‘Manikya’, is now being intensively questioned at the DRI office.
