BENGALURU: Following the surfacing of alleged sex videos purportedly showing DGP K. Ramachandra Rao romancing with a woman at his office, the Congress-led government on Tuesday suspended him pending inquiry. The senior IPS officer has also been directed not to leave headquarters without the permission of the state government.
The order stated, "The videos and news reports widely broadcast on public news channels and media platforms, it is observed that Dr K. Ramachandra Rao, DGP, Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement (DCRE), has acted in an obscene manner, which is unbecoming of a government servant and also causing embarrassment to the government. Whereas, the state government has examined the said matter referred above, and is convinced that the conduct of the officer mentioned is in violation of Rule 3 of All India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968 and the state government is prima facie satisfied that it is necessary to place DGP Ramachandra Rao under suspension with immediate effect, pending inquiry."
The order further states that, "In the circumstances explained in the preamble, now therefore, in exercise of the powers under Rule 3(1) (a) of the All India Service (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969, Ramachandra Rao, DGP, DCRE is placed under suspension with immediate effect, pending inquiry. During the period of suspension, the officer shall not leave the headquarters, under any circumstances, without the written permission of the state government."