Renukaswamy homicide: Actors Darshan, Pavithra held after SC cancels bail

In a serious improvement within the high-profile June 2024 Renukaswamy homicide case, the Supreme Courtroom on Thursday, 14 August, cancelled the bail granted to Kannada actor Darshan, actress Pavithra Gowda, and different accused, directing their fast arrest and expeditious trial. The apex courtroom’s strongly-worded verdict bolstered the precept that “nobody is above the regulation”, triggering swift motion by Karnataka Police, who arrested the 2 inside hours.

The Karnataka case includes the kidnapping, torture, and homicide of 33-year-old Renukaswamy, a fan who allegedly despatched obscene messages to Gowda. This, the police stated, enraged Darshan. Renukaswamy was alleged to have been held captive in a shed in Bengaluru for 3 days earlier than his physique was recovered from a drain.

Police sources stated Gowda, who’s accused primary, was the “main trigger” for Renukaswamy’s homicide, and claimed that investigation confirmed that she instigated the opposite accused, conspired with them, and took half within the crime.

Darshan was arrested from his spouse Vijayalakshmi’s residence in Hosakerehalli, Bengaluru, shortly after Gowda was taken into custody from her residence. Police sources revealed that Darshan was allegedly making an attempt to evade arrest by planning to give up in courtroom, however officers acted swiftly on a tip-off.