The Karnataka government has announced plans to update its standard operating procedures to limit protocol privileges to senior bureaucrats exclusively, excluding their family members and friends. The decision comes in the wake of the recent gold-smuggling incident at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) involving actor Ranya Rao, who allegedly exploited security protocols. Moving forward, additional security measures will only be implemented if there is a specific threat directed towards an official. This revision aims to enhance security measures and prevent any misuse of protocol privileges in the future.