Controversy Erupts as Karnataka DGP K. Ramachandra Rao Suspended Over Alleged Misconduct
Karnataka DGP Suspended Amid Scandal
In Bengaluru, the Congress-led administration has suspended DGP K. Ramachandra Rao following the emergence of alleged intimate videos featuring him with a woman in his office. The senior Indian Police Service officer has been instructed to remain at headquarters and not leave without state government approval.
The suspension order highlights that the videos and related news reports indicate Rao's inappropriate behavior, which is deemed unbecoming of a government official and embarrassing for the administration. The state government has determined that his actions violate the All India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968, warranting immediate suspension pending further investigation.
The directive states, "Given the circumstances outlined, DGP Ramachandra Rao is hereby suspended with immediate effect, pending inquiry. During this suspension, he must not leave headquarters without written consent from the state government."
This incident has caused significant embarrassment for the Karnataka Police, as videos allegedly depicting Rao's inappropriate conduct while in uniform surfaced online. The clips show him engaging in questionable behavior with a woman in his official office.
In one video, he is seen kissing the woman while seated in his uniform, and in another, he appears in a suit, again engaging in similar conduct in front of the Indian flag and the police emblem. The woman is also seen participating in the interaction.
In response to the allegations, DGP Rao claimed that the videos are "manipulated" and insisted that no such incident occurred. He stated, "I will consult with my lawyer and decide on the next steps regarding this matter."
Previously, in March 2025, the Karnataka government had placed Rao on compulsory leave due to a gold smuggling investigation, but he was reinstated recently. He is accused of collaborating with Ranya Rao, who was arrested for gold smuggling and misusing her stepfather's name to evade security protocols.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addressed the allegations against DGP Rao, asserting that no officer is above the law and that disciplinary measures would be taken if necessary. He confirmed that an inquiry would be conducted, and appropriate actions would follow based on the findings.