Police not in news for catching criminals, but for breaking law: Ashok
Allegations of police misconduct and abuse of power require urgent attention.
R. Ashok, Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, criticized K. Ramachandra Rao, Director-General of Police, for his inappropriate behavior with women and alleged government protection. G. Parameshwara, Home Minister, suspended Rao pending an inquiry but distanced himself from him. Siddaramaiah, Chief Minister, acknowledged police misconduct in 2025, including criminal offenses by officers, prompting calls for the resignation of Parameshwara.
19 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
Disciplinary action will be taken against DGP, says CM
20 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
Karnataka police officer K. Ramachandra Rao was suspended pending an inquiry after a video surfaced showing him behaving inappropriately with women in his office.
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Following allegations of misconduct and government protection, the Director-General of Police was suspended pending an inquiry.
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