Senior public servants in positions of authority are expected to uphold the highest standards of morality and discipline as role models for society.
Yet, a fresh controversy has rocked Karnataka's police department: Multiple purported obscene videos allegedly featuring DGP K. Ramachandra Rao (Director General of Police, Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement) have gone viral on social media, showing him engaging in inappropriate intimate behavior ("rasleela") with a woman (reportedly a model) inside his official office premises.The Shopoholic Analog Luxury Dial in Square Case Ston Studded Brecelet Strap Combo Wrist Watches for Women's Girls Ladies
The clips, said to capture acts like kissing and other objectionable conduct while he is in full police uniform and on duty, have intensified the outrage.
Reports suggest additional videos/photos involving several young women are also circulating widely. Critics slam the incident as a gross misuse of a government office for immoral activities, questioning how the state's top police officer — tasked with protecting citizens and upholding law — could indulge in such conduct.Also Read: Ballots Over EVMs: Karnataka SEC Confirms Paper Voting for GBA and Panchayat Polls in June 2026!
Public fury is widespread, with many viewing it as a direct insult to the khaki uniform and the integrity of the entire Karnataka Police force.
If authenticated, this constitutes not only dereliction of duty but a severe blow to institutional dignity. Amid the viral storm, demands for an immediate high-level inquiry are mounting, with opposition voices and netizens pressing the government for swift action.Also Read: Invitation to Rashtrapati Bhavan: Rare Honor for Young Entrepreneur Kaushik Mudda
DGP Ramachandra Rao has reportedly distanced himself or denied the authenticity of the videos (some sources claim they may be morphed or fake).
The episode revives scrutiny on the officer, who was previously linked to controversies including his stepdaughter Kannada actress Ranya Rao's 2025 gold smuggling case.Also Read: Major Swathi Hoists the Kannada Flag on the Global Stage: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Applauds Achievement