Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Karnataka DGP Suspended Over Viral Videos
A high-ranking police officer in Karnataka, India, named K Ramachandra Rao, has been suspended.
This happened because videos and audio clips of him with women in his office were shared on social media.
The clips showed him in a compromising position, and some people think they are real.
The government decided to suspend him while they look into what happened.
Umesh Kumar has been appointed to take over his responsibilities temporarily.
Rao is also known for being the step-father of a Kannada actress who is currently in jail for gold smuggling.
Karnataka DGP K Ramachandra Rao suspended over viral videos and audio clips.
Clips showed him with women in what appeared to be his office.
Unverified clips and sleazy audio clips surfaced on social media.
Suspension follows the viral spread of the content on Monday.
Government orders suspension pending investigation and appoints Umesh Kumar as interim replacement.
- Who
- K Ramachandra Rao, Karnataka Director General of Police (Civil Rights Enforcement)
- What
- Suspension due to viral videos and audio clips
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- Videos and audio clips showing him in a compromising position with women went viral on social media
Government Action
Public and Media Reaction
Suspension Decision
Government Action
The government suspended DGP K Ramachandra Rao due to his alleged obscene behavior, which was deemed unbecoming of a government servant and embarrassing to the government.
Public and Media Reaction
The public and media reacted strongly to the viral videos and audio clips, demanding accountability and action against the DGP.
- Name
- K Ramachandra Rao
- Position
- Director General of Police (Civil Rights Enforcement), Karnataka
- Reason for Suspension
- Viral videos and audio clips
- Date of Incident
- Monday
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Replacement
- Umesh Kumar, IPS, Director General of Police, Recruitment, Bengaluru
- Family Connection
- Step-father of Kannada actress and gold smuggling accused Harshavardhini Ranya
Sources
Karnataka DGP suspended
Karnataka court orders media to remove ‘defamatory’ content on DGP suspended after explicit videos
Umesh Kumar posted in place of suspended DGP Ramachandra Rao
Karnataka women’s panel seeks probe against IPS officer Ramachandra Rao under workplace harassment law
