Popular Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa detained in connection with a murder case

Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa has been detained by Bengaluru police. The action has been taken in connection with a murder case. Initial reports suggest that he has been detained from a farmhouse in Mysuru.

Police Statement on detention

Bengaluru Police also confirmed the action in a statement. “Actor Darshan Thoogudeepa has been taken into custody for questioning in connection with a murder case registered at Kamakshipalya police station,” Girish, DCP West Bengaluru said. Actor Darshan is allegedly involved in the murder case of Renuka Swamy from Chitradurga. Besides Darshan, ten other persons have been arrested in connection with the murder case.

Karnataka Home Minsiter statement

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said leading Kannada film actor Darshan Thoogudeepa is being subjected to an inquiry by police in connection with an alleged murder and whether he is involved or not would be known only after the investigation. "A person from Chitradurga was murdered in Bengaluru. In connection with that murder some people have been arrested, and during their inquiry Darshan's name has come, so he has been brought for inquiry," Parameshwara told reporters here.

According to reports, Darshan’s name was revealed by an accused in the murder case. The sandalwood actor was allegedly in constant touch with the accused. If reports are to be believed, he also halted his shooting midway in Mysuru yesterday, citing exhaustion from collection issues.

About the murder case

Renuka Swamy had allegedly sent inappropriate messages and posted obscene comments about actor Pavithra Gowda, who is reportedly close to actor Darshan. Swamy was found dead in a shed in Kamakshi Palya, Mysuru two days ago. While there was a suspicion of suicide initially, further investigation revealed it to be a murder.

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