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Gold Smuggling Case: Karnataka CM Orders Investigation into IPS Officer’s Role and Protocol Violations

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Following the recent arrest of Kannada actress Ranya Rao, the stepdaughter of senior IPS officer Ramachandra Rao, in a gold smuggling investigation, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a probe into potential protocol violations at Bengaluru airport.

Gaurav Gupta, the Additional Chief Secretary of Karnataka, has been appointed as the investigating officer in this matter. He will investigate both the alleged protocol breaches and the involvement of the senior IPS officer, with a report expected within a week.

Ranya Rao stands accused of leveraging her status to circumvent airport security checks.

“Media reports over the past week have indicated that the actress was caught illegally transporting gold bullion from Dubai to Bengaluru when she was apprehended by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence. Additionally, the privileges typically extended to high-ranking officials at airports were allegedly provided to her father, Dr. K Ramachandra Rao, IPS, the Director General of Police for the State’s IPS group,” an official order stated.

The order further specified: “Considering the points outlined in the proposal, Gaurav Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary of the Government of Karnataka, has been appointed to investigate the facts surrounding the usage of these courtesy services and the role of the Director General of Police, IPS Group, Dr. Ramachandra Rao, in this case. The investigation will commence immediately, and a report will be filed.”

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Earlier this month, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrested the actress at Bengaluru International Airport, where they reportedly seized 14.8 kilograms of gold from her possession. She has since been presented before a special court for financial offenses and is held in judicial custody until March 18.

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Three Burned Alive as Car Falls from Bridge in Gujarat’s Rajkot

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Gujarat: A tragic accident claimed the lives of three people in Gujarat’s Rajkot district on Monday.A car fell from a bridge and caught fire, killing all occupants on the spot.

The incident occurred on the Gondal–Atkot highway.The car was travelling from Chhota Udepur towards Gondal.

According to reports, the vehicle hit the bridge’s safety barrier.After the collision, the car fell nearly eight feet into a small stream below the bridge.

Soon after the fall, the car caught fire.The occupants were trapped inside the vehicle and were unable to escape.All three were burned alive and died at the scene.

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Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information.The fire was later brought under control.The bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem examination.

The exact cause of the accident is under investigation. Further details are awaited.

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Girl Records Reels Inside Jail, Video Sparks Debate

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Bhopal: A young woman has come under public attention after recording reels inside a jail while meeting her boyfriend.

The incident happened at Raipur Central Jail in Chhattisgarh, which is known for high security. Mobile phones are strictly not allowed inside the jail. Despite this rule, the woman carried her phone into the visitor room.

She recorded videos while talking to her boyfriend during the meeting. In the video, she speaks emotionally about visiting him on his birthday. She says she feels sad because she cannot stay with him on his special day.

After the meeting, she uploaded the video on her social media account. The video quickly went viral on different platforms. The inmate seen in the video is identified as Tarakeshwar.

He is currently lodged in Raipur Central Jail. He is an accused in a case under the NDPS Act. The incident has raised serious questions about jail security.

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People on social media are criticising jail staff and officials. Many users are asking how a mobile phone was allowed inside the jail.

They are also questioning the checking process at the jail entrance. So far, jail authorities have not given any official reaction.

 

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MBBS Student Alleges She Was Drugged, Raped by Friend in Delhi Hotel

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New Delhi: An 18-year-old MBBS student has accused a 20-year-old male friend of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a hotel in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area. The alleged incident took place on September 9, police officials said.

According to the complaint, the accused, who is also a medical student, invited the woman to “Hotel Apple” on the pretext of spending time together. Once there, he allegedly gave her a drink laced with drugs and then raped her.

The survivor told police that the accused recorded obscene videos and took pictures during the assault. He later threatened to make the content viral if she reported the incident.

The woman, a native of Jind in Haryana, is currently staying at the hostel of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Rohini, Delhi.

Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate and arrest the accused, officials added.

In a separate case earlier this month, a school manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student. In February, a tuition teacher in Delhi’s CR Park area was accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student over three years and threatening her with blackmail.

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