Actor Darshan may be taken to Mysuru to recreate crime scene in murder probe

Mangalore Today News Network / India Today

Bengaluru, June 18, 2024: Popular Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, arrested in connection with the murder of his 33-year-old fan Renukaswamy, is likely to be taken to Mysuru, to recreate the crime scene, as part of an investigation into the case.

Renukaswamy had allegedly sent some obscene messages to Darshan’s rumoured partner Pavithra Gowda on social media, which infuriated the 47-year-old actor, according to police. He was allegedly kidnapped and found murdered on June 8.

The police have so far arrested 19 people, including Darshan and Gowda for the murder of Renukaswamy.

A police team probing the murder case investigated a private club in Bengaluru where Darshan and other accused were allegedly partying when Renukaswamy was brought to the city, officials said on Monday.

The pub is owned by Vinay, also an accused in the case and a friend of Darshan.

Meanwhile, another Kannada actor, Chikkanna, was summoned by Bengaluru Police for questioning in the case.

The 37-year-old Chikkanna, who appears primarily in comic roles, was allegedly with Darshan on June 8 night, when the crime was committed. Chikkanna was believed to have been with Darshan before the actor went to the shed where Renukaswamy was held and tortured.

Police suspect that after locking up Renukaswamy in the godown, the accused returned to the pub to discuss a further plan of action.