The Kaatera and Yajamana heart throb of Karnataka, Hemanth Kumar also known by his name Darshan Thoogudeepa has stirred conversations after a murder charge came his way.
Darshan Thoogudeepa actor was arrested on June 11, 2024 for alleged charges of murdering Renuka Swamy. The actor was in judicial custody till July 4, 2024 which has now been increased.
While the actor demanded home cooked food in jail, and even moved his petition to High court, all his demands went unfulfilled. But is he out of jail?
Is Darshan Thoogudeepa out of jail?
No. Darshan Thoogudeepa is in judicial custody until further hearing. As per media reports, Darshan Thoogudeepa is suffering mentally and has isolated himself from other prisoners.
In a latest report, fans even conducted a Pooja for the actor’s wellbeing. He has been arrested for alleged involvement in the murder of 33-year-old Renuka Swamy, an ardent fan.
As per BBC, Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda said that the deceased was “killed in a very brutal and barbaric way”. Read on to know more about this case.
Why was Renuka Swamy murdered allegedly by Darshan Thoogudeepa?
As per reports, Thoogudeepa and Pavithra Gowda are in a relationship and Renuka Swamy sent abusive messages to her on social media.
As per BBC, even Pavithra Gowda has been arrested. Various sources like One India report how along with Darshan, 11 others were arrested when the lewd messages led to something sinister.
As per Indian Express, “A total of 17 people have been arrested in the case so far.” For the four prime accused, the judicial custody is extended until July 22, 2024.
Has Darshan Thoogudeepa been arrested before?
This is not the first time that Darshan Thoogudeepa is arrested. In 2011, the actor was arrested for assaulting his wife Vijayalakshmi. As per Economic Times, the actor was arrested for assaulting his wife and spent 28 days in the same prison where he is currently situated.
As more shocking details of the murder come up, everyone is shocked to see their icon behind bars. This time as well Darshan Thoogudeepa is based in Parappana Agrahara jail in Karnataka.
A special public prosecutor is assigned on this case and he has requested for isolated arrests in this case due to the serious nature of crime and chances of changing testimonies.
The accused also include auto drivers, local goons and a pharmacist from Chitradurga.
The deceased was a 33-year-old who commented on Pavithra’s post. After that, a gang of people were allegedly sent by Darshan to kill Renuka Swamy and throw his body on the streets.
As one waits to see what happens when the judicial custody ends on July 22, 2024, stay tuned to Newzzy for more updates.
Picture credit of cover image-One India Kannada TV and Others.
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