Senior IPS officer of Karnataka R Ramachandra Rao has been allegedly caught on camera engaging in inappropriate behaviour with a woman inside his office. The video went viral on social media on Monday, 19 January.
The 1993-batch DGP-rank officer, Rao who currently heads the Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement, was caught in controversy an year ago when he was accused of helping his stepdaughter, actor Ranya Rao, smuggle gold into the country.
What is there in the latest viral video?
The 47-second undated video appears to be stitched together from multiple clips. The video reportedly shows the officer hugging and kissing them while sitting in his office during office hours.
After the video went viral, the officer attempted to meet Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara at the latter's residence. However, according to sources, Parameshwara is said to have refused to meet him.
Rao later claimed that the video was fabricated and said he would file a case against those spreading fake news.
“I am shocked and I did not have any idea. It is computer-generated and I will speak to my advocate about legal action,” he said, alleging that it was an attempt to tarnish his reputation.
Rao also said that the office seen in the video is located in Belagavi and that he had served there eight years ago.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, meanwhile, promised an inquiry into the case and said disciplinary action would be taken against the DGP.
“No high-ranking officer is above the law,” he said.
No official complaint has been registered against the officer so far, according to police sources.
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