Who is K. Ramachandra Rao? Karnataka top cop suspended over obscene video

K. Ramachandra Rao, a senior Karnataka police officer and Director General of Police (DGP) of the Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement (DCRE), is facing controversy after a video surfaced on Monday (January 19, 2026), showing him behaving inappropriately with women inside his office while in uniform. The video has sparked public outrage and led to his suspension by the Karnataka government pending an inquiry into allegations of misconduct. The Home Minister, G. Parameshwara, met with Rao and is expected to discuss the situation further. Political reactions have also been swift, with some questioning the integrity of the police department while others expressed concern over potential misuse of protocol privileges.