Arrest of actor Darshan: Chilling details of murder emerge during probe
Renukaswamy was allegedly beaten up with a belt, sticks and thrown against a wall which proved fatal — these are some of the chilling details that have emerged during police probe into his murder. Leading Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, his close friend Pavithra Gowda and 11 of his associates were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the murder.
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Renukaswamy, a resident of district headquarters town of Chitradurga, a fan of the 47-year-old actor, had allegedly commented on the social media account of Gowda, a small-time actress, accusing her of creating a rift between the actor and his wife. He had also allegedly used «indecent language» and posted offensive messages, according to police sources.
Darshan, key accused Gowda and other accused were on Wednesday taken to Pattanagere here, where the crime was committed, for a spot inspection.
According to police sources, 33-year-old Renukaswamy drew the wrath of Darshan for making lewd comments against Gowda on her social media posts.
«It was Pavithra who instigated Darshan to punish Renukaswamy. Accordingly, the plan was hatched,» they claimed. «Darshan engaged the Chitradurga unit of Darshan Fan Club Convenor Raghavendra alias Raghu, who obtained all information about Renukaswamy.»
Renukaswamy's wife Sahana alleged that Raghavendra picked up
