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Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who is lodged in Bengaluru's Parappana Agrahara Central Jail in the murder case of fan Renukaswamy, is once again in the news.
Recently, a picture of the actor came out from the jail in which he is seen sitting in the jail garden with three other people, completely relaxed, enjoying tea and cigarettes.
This picture exposes the VVIP treatment these accused are getting in jail.
According to reports, one of the people sitting with Darshan (extreme right) is notorious history-sheeter Wilson Garden Naga (in black shirt). Apart from this, the actor's manager and co-accused Nagaraj and Kulla Seena are also seen.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah gave the order
After these two pictures came out, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah took a big decision in this matter and ordered the State DGP to immediately shift Darshan to another jail. Also visit the jail and submit a full report of the case.
DGP suspended 7 officers
After this order of the CM, DGP Malini Krishnamurthy took immediate action and visited the jail on Monday and suspended 7 officers of Parappana Agrahara Jail.
The 7 suspended officials are Jailers Sharan Basava and Prabhu S Khandelwal, Assistant Jailers L S Thippeswamy and Srikant Talwar, Head Wardens Venkatappa Kodati and Sampath Kumar Kadapatti and Warden Basappa Kelly.
Another video of Darshan is going viral on social media in which he is seen making a video call from jail.
Home Minister said- further action will be taken after receiving the report
While talking to the media, Home Minister G Parameshwara said, 'I have sought a detailed report of the case. The seven suspended officers have been found guilty in this case. Senior jail officials will be transferred and further action will be taken after receiving the report.'
Shahzad Poonawala questioned Rahul Gandhi
Sharing this viral photo on social media, BJP national spokesperson Shahzad Poonawala has questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi whether this is the Karnataka Congress's 'Khatakhat Justice' model?
BJP national spokesperson Shahzad Poonawala has tweeted regarding this matter.
Renukaswamy's father said – I doubt whether she is in jail or not
While talking to news agency PTI, deceased Renukaswamy's father said- 'I am shocked to see this picture. Now I have a doubt whether he is in jail or not.
Jail should remain a jail and should not become anything else. He should be treated like other normal prisoners, but here it seems as if he is sitting in a resort.
Karnataka Police had arrested Darshan in this case on June 11.
Darshan is in jail since June 11
Darshan has been in jail since June 11 on charges of murdering his 33-year-old fan Renukaswamy. So far, police investigation has revealed that the 33-year-old deceased Renukaswamy was a fan of actor Darshan.
In January 2024, Kannada actress Pavitra Gowda celebrated her 10th anniversary with Darshan. This brought their relationship into controversy as Darshan is already married.
Darshan with actress Pavitra Gowda.
Renukaswamy used to send objectionable messages to Pavitra
Renukaswamy was very angry with this news. He was constantly messaging Pavitra and asking her to stay away from Darshan. Initially, Pavitra ignored his messages, but later Renukaswamy started sending objectionable messages and threats.
After this, Pavitra instigated Darshan to kill Renukaswamy. She also asked him to punish him. Darshan kidnapped Renukaswamy with the help of his companions. Everyone took him to a godown. Where he was tortured before being murdered.
According to the police, Darshan and his companions beat Renuka Swami to death in the godown. After the murder, Darshan's companions' clothes were soaked in blood. They went to a nearby Reliance store and bought new clothes and changed them there.
Deceased Renukaswami.
Police found Renukaswamy's body on June 9
Renukaswamy's body was found near an apartment in Kamakshipalya area of Bengaluru on June 9. When the police investigated the area around the crime scene, they saw Darshan and Pavitra coming out of the crime scene in CCTV footage. The mobile numbers of both were active in the same area from 11 pm to 3 am.
After this, Darshan and Pavitra were arrested on June 11. In this case, 19 people including Darshan and Pavitra are behind bars.
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