The Karnataka government has reinstated IPS officer Dr. K Ramachandra Rao as Director General of Police (DGP) in the Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement following a gold smuggling investigation involving his daughter. Ranya Rao was arrested for allegedly smuggling 14.2kg of gold from Dubai. The decision comes after months of compulsory leave for Dr. Rao during the probe, and his reinstatement is effective immediately. The case also involves multiple central agencies investigating the matter citing national security concerns.