A controversy has erupted in Karnataka after an alleged video surfaced showing Dr Ramachandra Rao, a DGP-rank IPS officer and father of gold smuggling accused Ranya Rao, in intimate moments inside his official chamber.
The footage, which has gone viral, allegedly shows the senior police officer hugging and kissing different women while in uniform during office hours.
The visuals, which have been secretly recorded from inside the DGP’s office during working hours, raised serious concerns about conduct, discipline and the use of official space.
According to information available, women seen in the video allegedly visited the office on different occasions and appeared in different outfits. The footage captured Rao interacting closely with them while official work was underway.
While there are no allegations of force or coercion, the nature of the acts shown inside a government office and during duty hours has triggered sharp criticism, with observers calling it a serious breach of professional ethics and institutional decorum.
The controversy has reached Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who has taken a briefing from the concerned department following the video’s circulation. Sources say the Chief Minister was furious after watching the footage and has sought details on how such an incident could have taken place within the police establishment.
The episode has put the state government under pressure, with political and administrative circles closely tracking whether disciplinary action or a formal enquiry will follow.
Dr Ramachandra Rao has rejected the allegations, dismissing the video as fabricated. Speaking to India Today, the senior officer claimed he was being deliberately targeted.
“This is a morphed video. People are targeting me,” Rao said.
