Ranya Rao Arrested: South Indian film actress Ranya Rao has been arrested on charges of gold smuggling. She has been sent to 14-day judicial custody after being produced in a special court on Tuesday.
Who is Ranya Rao? The Kannada actress arrested in Bengaluru airport
South Indian film actress Ranya Rao has been arrested on charges of gold smuggling. The actress is the daughter of Director General of Police (Police Housing Corporation) Ramachandra Rao. Officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrested her on charges of gold smuggling at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) on Monday night.
Accused of possessing 14.8 kg gold
The actress is accused of possessing 14.8 kg gold. She was produced before the judge on Tuesday evening, after which she was sent to 14 days of judicial custody. The order was issued by the judge of a special court for financial crimes. The actress underwent a medical examination at Bowring Hospital before being taken into judicial custody. According to officials, Ranya claimed that she was going to Dubai for business.
The DRI found out that she had visited Dubai four times in the last 15 days, following which the agency started tracking her movements. Based on this intelligence, DRI officials reached the airport two hours before Ranya's arrival on March 3. She had arrived from Dubai on an Emirates flight and was detained at the Bengaluru airport around 7 pm on Monday.
Actress Ranya Rao has worked with famous actor Sudeep in the film 'Manikya' (2014). This news related to Ranya has created a stir in the film industry. This matter is also being discussed in full swing in the South film industry.
Ranya Rao married Jatin Hukkeri just 4 months ago. Jatin is an architect. Ranya was living away from her family since marriage.

