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Karnataka Government Initiates CID Investigation into Ranya Rao Gold Smuggling Case
The government has formed a committee headed by Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta to investigate potential involvement of police officials and others in providing courtesies to the actress. Ranya Rao has reportedly made numerous trips abroad and is suspected of smuggling gold, believed to be linked to an international smuggling network.
Recently, actress Ranya Rao was apprehended by DRI officials as she attempted to exit the airport with gold valued at Rs 12 crore secured to her body after arriving from Dubai on March 3. Remarkably, she was allowed to bypass customs and security checks without undergoing standard procedures.
The CID inquiry will also explore allegations of misconduct among police personnel. The investigation team has been instructed to present its findings within one week. Their focus will be on how Rao exploited facilities typically reserved for high-ranking officials to evade security measures. There are claims that these privileges were granted to her through her stepfather, IPS officer Ramachandra Rao, who has denied any involvement in her actions, stating they live separately. He currently serves as the managing director of the Karnataka State Police Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation.
Additionally, the state government has mandated that the Director General and Inspector General of Police, along with secretaries from the Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department, provide all necessary documents and support for the inquiry.
The controversy surrounding the misuse of protocol has intensified political tensions, with the Opposition accusing the Congress government of possible complicity in the matter. The ruling party has strongly rebutted these claims, emphasizing that the airport falls under Central government jurisdiction and asserting that the responsibility lies with the Centre.
Karnataka Congress MLAs and State Home Minister G Parameshwara have stated that, given the ongoing investigations—including those conducted by the CBI—they await the factual findings before responding. He also remarked that the BJP’s accusations are aimed at tarnishing the government’s image, with the BJP itself alleging the involvement of two Congress ministers in the case.
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Three Burned Alive as Car Falls from Bridge in Gujarat’s Rajkot
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
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
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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