India, March 17 -- BJP leader Basangouda Patil Yatnal has made explosive allegations in the Ranya Rao gold smuggling case, claiming he has gathered detailed information about the people involved, including ministers.

He further told media that Rao "hid gold all over her body and everywhere she has holes" to evade detection.

Yatnal stated that he would reveal the names of those linked to the case during the upcoming Assembly session.

"I have collected complete information about her connections, who helped her secure security clearance, and how the gold was smuggled. I will expose everything in the session. Those guilty must be held accountable,can we defend someone just because they are a central government employee?" he told.

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