Kannada actor Ranya Rao was caught smuggling 14.2 kg gold at Bengaluru airport. Her father, DGP Ramachandra Rao, has been sent on 'compulsory leave' to avoid embarrassment. Three central agencies are investigating, with Rao's involvement denied by Ranya, who claims she was coerced into signing documents. The central agencies might summon Rao for questioning.
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