Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, a prime accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, has moved the Karnataka High Court seeking bail. The fresh plea came two days after a sessions court in Bengaluru refused to grant him any relief in the kidnapping and murder case. The actor’s lawyer has also requested the Karnataka HC for an emergency hearing.
The High Court will likely hear the case by October 22, The Hindu reported. Darshan’s rumoured girlfriend Pavithra Gowda and other accused have also approached the high court for bail.
As per the reports, Renukaswamy, who was reportedly a fan of actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, had allegedly sent inappropriate messages to Pavithra Gowda, the actor’s rumoured girlfriend. This provoked Darshan, leading to the events that took place.
The chat records reportedly indicated that Pavithra had been in touch with Renukaswamy for several months, and in June, she asked him for his phone number. After exchanging numbers, Renukaswamy sent inappropriate images to Pavithra, seeking a response. Prosecutors have argued that Pavithra could have reported the incident to authorities at this stage, but instead, she and Darshan allegedly reached out to the fan organisation, intensifying the matter.
It is alleged that Darshan had Renukaswamy abducted and confined in a shed, where he, along with his accomplices, subjected the victim to severe torture, including physical assaults and electric shocks. The 33-year-old man ultimately lost his life due to this brutal treatment.
On June 9, local authorities found Renukaswamy’s body near a stormwell drain in Bangalore’s Sumanahalli area. His post-mortem revealed horrific injuries, including a missing ear, ruptured testicles and numerous bruises and wounds all over his body.
Renukaswamy’s family continues their pursuit of justice. Meanwhile, his wife Sahana, who was five months pregnant at the time of his death, gave birth to a baby boy on October 16.
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