Kannada actress Ranya Rao has been arrested in gold smuggling and Karnataka politics While 14.8 kg of gold was being smuggled from Dubai to Bangalore, the DRI (Directorate of Revenue Intelligence) officials took her into custody at the airport. The Karnataka Assembly has been debating the incident. BJP MLAs, especially Sunil Kumar, demanded that the minister behind the case be disclosed.
Home Minister Parameshwar said he had no information about the case. Opposition members, however, expressed dissatisfaction with his answer. BJP leaders demanded that the case be handed over to the CBI inquiry. In addition, the police have expressed doubts about the involvement of gold trafficking.
There are allegations that political leaders are involved in the case. BJP leaders are pressuring actress Ranya Rao to have strong political support and that someone behind her should come out. However, government sources say that the case is being investigated and legal action will be taken.
The case is taking a new turn in Karnataka politics. Rania Rao is working for whom? Who are the real accused in this gold trafficking? These questions are now going viral on social media. The case has become a hot topic in state politics until more details are released.