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Ranya Rao Case: DGP Ramachandra Rao Re-appointed as Head of Civil Rights Enforcement in Karnataka – Know More

State withdraws compulsory leave, reinstates IPS officer to upgraded DGP-level post
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Bengaluru: In a significant administrative decision, the Karnataka government has re-appointed senior IPS officer K. Ramachandra Rao (1993 batch) as the Director General of Police, Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement (DCRE). This comes nearly five months after he was placed on compulsory leave amid an inquiry into the alleged misuse of police protocol services by his stepdaughter, Ranya Rao, who was arrested in a high-profile gold smuggling case.

According to the official notification issued on Monday, Rao has been posted to the upgraded vacant post of DGP, DCRE — a position now considered equivalent in rank to the Director General of CID, Special Units, and Economic Offences, under Rule 12 of the IPS (Pay) Rules, 2016.

read also: How Karnataka Govt Revoked Suspension of 4 IPS Officers Amid Ongoing RCB Stampede Case Proceedings

Background: The Gold Smuggling Controversy

The controversy that led to Rao’s removal began in March 2025, when Ranya Rao, his stepdaughter, was arrested at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) for allegedly attempting to smuggle 14.2 kilograms of gold.

Following her arrest, a state government-appointed inquiry committee, led by Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta, was formed to investigate potential abuse of official resources and any possible complicity by Rao.

During the probe, it was alleged that Ranya Rao had misused police escorts provided to her in violation of official protocol, possibly to bypass customs checks and facilitate smuggling operations at the airport. These serious allegations prompted the government to place Rao on mandatory leave on March 15 pending the outcome of the inquiry.

Reinstatement and Posting to Upgraded Role

Despite the controversy, the government has now withdrawn the compulsory leave order and reinstated Mr. Rao to an upgraded DGP-level post at the Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement. The move, while administrative in nature, is expected to raise questions given the gravity of the earlier inquiry.

The upgraded DCRE position grants Mr. Rao a leadership role in a department tasked with monitoring and enforcing civil rights protections — particularly relevant in cases involving discrimination, social justice, and rights violations.

read also: Karnataka Govt Transfers 3 IAS Officers in Key Bengaluru Departments; Major Moves in e-Governance & Commercial Taxes

Unanswered Questions and Public Reaction

As of now, no official findings from the Gaurav Gupta Committee have been made public, and the government has not issued a statement regarding Mr. Rao’s exoneration or otherwise. His reinstatement without public disclosure of the inquiry’s outcome may draw scrutiny from opposition parties, civil society groups, and bureaucratic watchdogs.


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