June 12th 2024.
Bengaluru: The parents of Renukaswamy, who was tragically killed by famous actor Darshan, are demanding justice for their son. Renukaswamy's mother, Ratnaprabha, spoke out to the media on Wednesday, stating that Darshan should be banned from the Kannada film industry and his movies should not be allowed to be released in Karnataka. She called Darshan a villain, a thief, and a criminal, and believes that his fans should know about the horrible crime he has committed.
Ratnaprabha even went as far as to curse Darshan, saying that his own son should meet the same fate as Renukaswamy. The grief and anger of a mother who has lost her child is evident in her words. Renukaswamy's father, Shivanagouda, added that Darshan could have avoided this tragedy if he had just informed them about the inappropriate message their son had sent to Pavithra Gowda. He also pleaded for Darshan to have a change of heart and not hurt anyone else in the future. Shivanagouda is worried about his pregnant daughter-in-law and how she will cope without her husband.
The investigation into Renukaswamy's murder is ongoing, with Darshan, Pavithra Gowda, and 11 others being interrogated by the Karnataka Police for the second day on Wednesday. They were all arrested on Tuesday and have been remanded to police custody for six days. Pavithra Gowda spent the night at an observation center, while Darshan and the other accused stayed in a cell at the Annapoorneshwari Nagar Police Station in Bengaluru.
The Police Commissioner of Bengaluru City, B. Dayananda, and DCP S Girish visited the police station on Wednesday morning to receive an update from the Investigation Officer and give directions for the case. According to police sources, the investigation has revealed that Renukaswamy sent an explicit photo of himself to Pavithra Gowda, claiming to be better than Darshan. Pavithra shared this with one of the accused, Pavan, who then informed Darshan, leading to the tragic murder of Renukaswamy.
Sources also say that Pavithra was brought to the shed where Renukaswamy was being held and was forced to beat him with her slippers. Darshan and his associates allegedly assaulted Renukaswamy's private parts, fueled by the victim's inappropriate message. It is also reported that Darshan gave Rs 30 lakh to a gang to dispose of Renukaswamy's body and take responsibility for the murder. As a result, four individuals surrendered to the police, claiming they were responsible. However, their statements did not match up, and the police were able to uncover the truth.
In the midst of all this, Darshan's first wife has unfollowed him on social media and deleted her profile picture. She had previously criticized Pavithra Gowda for sharing pictures with Darshan and talking about their supposed 10-year-long relationship. Following a heated exchange on social media, some fans supported the first wife, while others blamed Pavithra for ruining Darshan's family life. It seems that Renukaswamy also wanted Darshan to be with his first wife and son, and therefore targeted Pavithra whenever she posted photos with the actor on social media.
According to police sources, Renukaswamy was brutally attacked by Darshan and his associates, who hit him on the head, face, chest, and back. His nose, mouth, and jaw were also slashed, and there were burn injuries on his body, indicating the use of a hot iron rod. Reports suggest that more than 10 people, including Darshan, were involved in the attack and threw Renukaswamy against a wall multiple times.
The victim's family shared that Renukaswamy was a pharmacy worker and had been married for a year. His wife is currently five months pregnant. The tragic incident came to light on June 9 when a security guard spotted an unidentified body in a canal. The loss of a young life and the horrors surrounding it have left the community in shock and mourning.
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