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Court Extends Police Custody of Kannada Actor Darshan by Five Days in Renukaswamy Murder Case Until June 20

Jun 17, 2024, 03:17 AM

A Bengaluru court has extended the police custody of Kannada actor Darshan and 12 others by five more days until June 20 in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case. The case involves the abduction and murder of Renukaswamy, with police seizing an Etios car used in the abduction. The investigation has intensified, with forensic evidence being collected from the vehicle. Protests have erupted in Karnataka against Darshan, and there are calls for justice from various quarters, including actor Kiccha Sudeep. Reports indicate that Darshan's fan was tortured and given electric shocks, with allegations that Darshan's girlfriend, Pavithra Gowda, was the first to attack Renukaswamy. Another actor, Chikkanna, has also been summoned by the police in connection with the case. The Kannada film industry is under scrutiny, with demands for a thorough and transparent investigation and justice for Swamy's family.