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Yesterday, On 22nd June, Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa arrested on June 11 in connection with the murder of 33-year-old Renukaswamy. He remanded to judicial custody until July 4. Darshan’s alleged involvement in the case has drawn significant media attention.
Bengaluru: Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and three other individuals accused in the Renukaswamy murder case sent to judicial custody until July 4.
The Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Prasanna Kumar provided an update on the ongoing investigation into the gruesome murder of Renukaswamy, who was a fan of actor Darshan.
During a court hearing on Saturday, the SPP did not request further custody of the accused. Instead, the court remanded all four accused individuals to judicial custody for the time being.
The court ordered that Darshan, along with Pradosh, Vinay, and Dhanraj, be detained at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison. They will remain in judicial custody for 14 days, with the next hearing scheduled for July 4.
Darshan apprehended on June 11 for his alleged involvement in the murder of 33-year-old Renukaswamy. Renukaswamy, a fan of Darshan, had reportedly sent inappropriate messages to Darshan’s co-star and friend, Pavithra Gowda, who also arrested in connection with the case.
The messages allegedly infuriated the actor, leading him to enlist a member of his fan club to carry out the murder, according to sources.
Sources further revealed that Raghavendra, a member of Darshan’s fan club, enticed Renukaswamy to a shed in RR Nagar under the guise of arranging a meeting with the actor. It was there that Renukaswamy allegedly tortured and killed.
Several of the accused, while in police custody, have confessed that Darshan paid Rs 30 lakh to have Renukaswamy killed, dispose of the body, and destroy evidence. They also reportedly compensated to surrender and take the blame for the murder, according to the investigation report.
The autopsy revealed that Renukaswamy suffered a brutal attack with wooden clubs, leading to his death “due to shock and haemorrhage resulting from multiple blunt injuries.” The post-mortem also noted that Renukaswamy was kicked, causing a ruptured testicle.
Additionally, the autopsy indicated that Renukaswamy was subjected to electric shocks before his death. Details of this alleged torture emerged during the interrogation of an accomplice, according to sources.
Seventeen individuals stand accused in this murder case.
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Police seized slippers, clothing, materials, and various documents related to actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who also implicated in the murder, from Pavithra’s residence. It is alleged that Dhanaraj, also known as Raja, a member of Darshan’s group and the ninth accused in the case, administered electric shocks to Renukaswamy. The police recovered an ‘Electric Shock Torch’ from Dhanaraj’s home.
This high-profile case continues to unfold, promising further revelations and legal battles in the coming weeks. The judicial custody of Darshan Thoogudeepa marks a crucial phase in the ongoing investigation, with all eyes on the upcoming court proceedings.
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