Kannada actress arrest case: Karnataka Cong MLAs name for critical probe into gold smuggling
The arrest of Kannada actress Ranya Rao, daughter of senior IPS officer Ramachandra Rao, on gold smuggling costs has sparked political reactions in Karnataka.
A number of Congress MLAs have expressed concern over the difficulty and mentioned that there’s a want for an intensive investigation. Ranya Rao was arrested at Bengaluru Worldwide Airport on 3 March, Monday evening whereas allegedly making an attempt to smuggle 14.8 kg of gold. Following her arrest, she was remanded to judicial custody. A.S. Ponnanna, Authorized Advisor to chief minister Siddaramaiah and an MLA, acknowledged in Bengaluru on Wednesday,
“The truth that the accused is the DGP’s daughter is incidental. Now, she is an accused in a smuggling case, and the legislation will take its course. It doesn’t matter whether or not she is the daughter of a standard man, a DGP, and even the Prime Minister. The legislation applies equally to all.”
H.D. Ranganath, one other Congress MLA, expressed his considerations, stating, “We have now been listening to so much about gold smuggling. Surprisingly, prosperous households are concerned in such actions. Coming from a well-to-do background and interesting in such unlawful actions is unlucky.” Ranganath additional advised that monetary motives equivalent to black cash transactions and tax evasion could possibly be concerned. “Our cops must be counseled for his or her vigilance. They’ve dealt with the case nicely, sending a robust message to these concerned in such acts,” he added.
Bengaluru Congress MLA Rizwan Arshad additionally burdened the necessity for a critical probe. “This can’t be taken frivolously. An intensive investigation is critical to know how this occurred, regardless of whose daughter she is. The legislation should be utilized equally to everybody,” he asserted. Following Ranya Rao’s arrest, the Directorate of Income Intelligence (DRI) on Wednesday raided her upscale Lavelle Highway residence in Bengaluru.
