K’taka Dy CM Denies State Ministers’ Links to Gold Smuggling Case
Recently, a controversy has been brewing in Karnataka, with reports emerging that two state ministers have been allegedly linked to the gold smuggling case involving Kannada actor Ranya Rao. However, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has rejected these reports, calling them “political gossip” and vowing that no minister is involved in the scandal.
According to the reports, Ranya Rao, a popular Kannada actor, was arrested at Bengaluru airport for allegedly smuggling over 14 kg of gold. The incident has sent shockwaves across the state, with many demanding a thorough investigation into the matter.
However, the controversy took a new turn when reports emerged that two state ministers were allegedly involved in the gold smuggling racket. The reports claimed that the ministers had been using their influence to facilitate the illegal trade, and that Ranya Rao was just a small part of a larger network.
However, DK Shivakumar, the Deputy Chief Minister, has categorically denied these reports, saying that they are nothing but “political gossip”. “No minister is involved, we don’t know anything…We have nothing to do with it,” he said in a statement.
Shivakumar’s denial has been welcomed by the ruling party, which has been facing criticism over the controversy. The party has been trying to downplay the allegations, saying that they are baseless and part of a conspiracy to tarnish the image of the government.
However, the opposition has been quick to criticize the government, saying that the denial of the reports is not enough and that a thorough investigation is needed to uncover the truth. “The government is trying to cover up the scandal, but we will not let them get away with it,” said a senior leader of the opposition party.
The gold smuggling case has sparked a heated debate in Karnataka, with many calling for a thorough investigation into the matter. The incident has also raised concerns about the security at Bengaluru airport, with many questioning how Ranya Rao was able to smuggle such a large quantity of gold past the airport’s security checks.
The government has promised to launch a thorough investigation into the case, and has assured that anyone found guilty will be punished accordingly. However, the controversy is unlikely to die down anytime soon, with many demanding more action from the government to address the issue.
In conclusion, the controversy surrounding the gold smuggling case in Karnataka is a complex one, with many questions still unanswered. While the Deputy Chief Minister has denied any involvement of state ministers in the scandal, many are still demanding a thorough investigation into the matter. As the investigation unfolds, it will be interesting to see what role, if any, the state ministers play in the scandal.
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