Gold Smuggling Scandal Shakes Karnataka's Political Landscape

Kannada actress Ranya Rao is embroiled in a gold smuggling scandal worth Rs 12 crore, sparking political tensions in Karnataka. The BJP accuses the Congress of protecting Rao, while the Congress counters by pointing out BJP's previous land allotment to her. The investigation, involving CBI, continues.

The gold smuggling scandal involving Kannada actress Ranya Rao has ignited a political firestorm in Karnataka. Accused of smuggling gold worth Rs 12 crore from Dubai, her arrest has led to a fierce exchange of allegations between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP.

The BJP claims an influential minister is shielding Rao, with state President B Y Vijayendra pointing out potential government involvement. On the other hand, the Congress has countered by highlighting a 12-acre land allotment to Rao by the BJP for a steel plant earlier this year.

As the case unfolds, the CBI has entered the investigation, promising to reveal the truth. State Home Minister G Parameshwara asserts that the ongoing probe will uncover the facts, while BJP warns against any attempted covering up. The arrest of a hotelier's son by the DRI further complicates the narrative.

(With inputs from agencies.)