Fan murder case: Charge sheet against Darshan, others will be filed soon: K'taka Home Minister

by IANS |

Bengaluru, July 8 (IANS) Commenting on the sensational fan murder case that took place exactly one month ago (June 8) involving jailed Kannada superstar Darshan Thoogudeepa, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Monday stated that sufficient evidence is being collected and the police will file a charge sheet against actor Darshan and others.


Addressing the media persons, Parameshwara stated that after the case came to light, over the course of one month, all the accused have been arrested, evidence is being collected, and the police will file a charge sheet against them.


"We can't fast-forward things. There is a laid down procedure for it. Sufficient evidence will be collected, and a charge sheet will be filed. There is no need to protect or save anyone in this case," he emphasised.


The gruesome murder of Renukaswamy took place on June 8 in Bengaluru. He was kidnapped from his hometown, Chitradurga, brought to Bengaluru, kept in a shed, and tortured to death. After the murder, his body was disposed of in a gutter.


The incident came to light after the security personnel of a private apartment saw the body being dragged by a pack of dogs. Renukaswamy is survived by aged parents, a pregnant wife and a sister.


When the police began the investigation, four of the accused surrendered to the police, claiming responsibility for the murder over a financial matter. After Kamakshipalya police interrogated them, the involvement of actor Darshan, his 'partner' Pavithra Gowda, and others came to light.


It was revealed that the accused had brutally hacked Renukaswamy to death for sending obscene messages to Pavithra Gowda. Actor Darshan and 15 others were remanded to judicial custody until July 18.

Latest News
Passport, visa details compromised in cyber attack affecting Australia's Department of Home Affairs Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 03:39 PM
2nd Test: New Zealand stretch lead to 188 at Tea Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 03:16 PM
Loan limit under PM Mudra Yojana raised to Rs 20 lakh from Rs 10 lakh Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 03:11 PM
2nd Test: Santner helps NZ bowl out India for 156, take 103-run lead Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 03:06 PM
Misconception that Indians are playing spin better than anyone else: Simon Doull Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 03:03 PM
MP horror: Woman gangraped, husband assaulted; probe underway Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 02:57 PM
Priyanka Gandhi invests Rs 2.24 cr in Franklin India Flexi Cap, fund has ACC Ltd in its portfolio Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 02:53 PM
16 killed in Mexico gang clash Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 02:46 PM
Three-time MLA Kalyan elected Haryana Speaker Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 02:39 PM
Australia: Two dead after truck veers into house Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 02:34 PM
Mahayuti partners plan to ride on PM’s popularity, organise 10 rallies from Nov 7 on Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 02:05 PM
Pacific island country Kiribati holds presidential election Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 12:57 PM
Rahul Gandhi, Kharge urge residents to stay safe as Cyclone Dana hits Odisha Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 12:32 PM
Cyclone Dana: Flight, train services resume in West Bengal Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 12:22 PM
UNICEF pledges support for Kenya's polio immunisation programme Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 12:13 PM