India, March 5 -- Karnataka senior police officer Ramachandra Rao's stepdaughter, actor Ranya Rao, was arrested at Bengaluru airport with 14.8kg of gold, drawing attention to him. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials intercepted her at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru and seized 14.2kg of gold worth Rs.12.56 crore.

A subsequent raid at her Lavelle Road apartment led to the recovery of more gold. However, Ramachandra Rao has distanced himself from her after the incident came to light.

Rao, who serves as the Chairman and Managing Director of the Karnataka State Police Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, was promoted to the rank of Director General of Police in September 2023.

During his...