ThePrint ThePrintPod: Karnataka suspends DGP-rank officer for ‘obscene’ videos, causing ’embarrassment’ to government
Jan 20, 2026
A DGP-ranked officer in Karnataka has been suspended after viral videos allegedly show him misbehaving with women in uniform. The governor's order highlighted his conduct as embarrassing for the government. Although the authenticity of the videos remains unverified, the Chief Minister confirmed both the suspension and an inquiry. Adding to the scandal, the officer's stepdaughter was arrested for gold smuggling last year. Attempts to reach the officer for his side went unanswered, as he dismissed the videos as fabricated.
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Suspension Over Viral Office Videos
- Viral videos showing a senior DGP allegedly misbehaving forced Karnataka to suspend him pending inquiry.
- ThePrint could not immediately verify the videos' authenticity and the government called the conduct embarrassing.
Viral Media Forces Swift Government Action
- The government's swift suspension indicates political sensitivity to senior officers' public conduct.
- The case highlights how viral media can rapidly pressure administrations even before verification.
Family Scandal Preceded Current Case
- The episode recounts Ramachandra Rao's recent controversies, including his stepdaughter Ranya Rao's gold-smuggling arrest.
- He was earlier sent on compulsory leave and later appointed DGP at the DCRE in August last year.