BJP Raises Alarm Over Ranya Rao's Historic Gold Smuggling Case

Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra describes the gold smuggling incident involving actress Ranya Rao as one of the rarest in India's history. Arrested for smuggling 14.8 kg of gold, Rao's case has raised political concerns, implicating ministers and prompting a CBI investigation for deeper insights.

In a sensational development, Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra declared the gold smuggling case involving Kannada actress Ranya Rao as unprecedented in the annals of Indian crime history. Rao was apprehended on March 3 at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport, allegedly attempting to smuggle 14.8 kilograms of gold from Dubai, prompting widespread media coverage.

Amidst growing political ramifications, Vijayendra revealed that Ranya Rao is the daughter of a top police officer, heightening the case's intrigue. He stressed the need for transparency from the chief ministers and suggested potential ministerial involvement, now under CBI investigation. Vijayendra accused the government of potentially shielding the guilty, drawing parallels with prior scandals.

Meanwhile, BJP leader Bharath Shetty criticized the alleged political connections in the smuggling case. He claimed that efforts were made to engage Congress ministers to dismiss the charges. With the CBI thoroughly probing both the smuggling and land allotment aspects linked to Rao, the ongoing inquiry intensifies political tension amid calls for stricter law enforcement measures.

(With inputs from agencies.)