Bengaluru, March 12 (IANS). Karnataka BJP President and MLA BY Vijayendra on Wednesday raised some questions about the gold smuggling case related to actress Ranya Rao. Asked how much gold was smuggled during 30 to 40 trips from Dubai to Bangalore from Dubai?
During a conversation with the media at the Bangalore Vidhan Sauha, Vijayendra said, “We have never heard of gold smuggling on this scale in the state. The daughter of a senior IPS officer traveled 30 to 40 times and whenever she reached Bangalore, she was given a royal honor. There was a situation that no one could stop him or investigated.”
He further said, “When she was arrested, gold worth Rs 14 crore was recovered from her. Given her frequent visits between Bengaluru and Dubai, how much she could bring in our country? How much money has been invested in our country? How much money is invested in it?
He insisted that this issue should be discussed in the assembly.
When BJP MLA ST Som Shekhar’s allegations “BJP leaders may join the gold smuggling case”, Vijayendra said, “Everyone knows why MLA Som Shekhar is supporting the Congress -led government. We have decided about them at the state level. A report has been sent to the national leadership and we are waiting for their decision. ”
Actress Ranya Rao, who recently arrived at the Bengaluru International Airport by the Revenue Intelligence Directorate (DRI) officials, was arrested on charges of gold smuggling. The state government has ordered two separate investigation into the case to find out the role of Ramchandra Rao, the father of DGP, father of jailed actress Ranya Rao. His role will be detected in protocol privilege and police escort to Ranya Rao.
Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and senior IAS officers are investigating the case separately. Along with this, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) are also investigating the case.
The actress was arrested by DRI officials on March 3 at the airport. The court has sent him to judicial custody for 14 days.
-IANS
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