Gold Smuggling Accused Ranya Rao Receives VIP Treatment at Hassan Temple
· India · The Hindu, NDTV
Actor Ranya Rao, an accused in a gold smuggling case, received VIP treatment at the Hasanamba Temple in Hassan on Saturday. Ranya Rao entered the temple along with her family members, including retired IPS officer Ramachandra Rao. Hassan district administration officials arranged a special vehicle to transport them from the Inspection Bungalow to the temple. The special arrangements drew criticism from devotees who were waiting in long queues for darshan. The incident sparked controversy on social media as users questioned the administration's decision to extend VIP privileges to the accused.
Why it matters
The incident has drawn public anger over administrative favouritism and preferential treatment extended to high-profile accused individuals over ordinary citizens.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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