• By Ridhi Suri
  • Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:46 AM (IST)
  • Source:JND
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Kannada star Darshan Thoogudeepa, currently incarcerated in connection with the murder of fan Renuka Swamy, recently drew widespread condemnation after he flashed a middle finger to the cameras while being moved out of his cell to meet his family. A video of this gesture has surfaced on social media, shocking many. The Bengaluru police's extensive 3,991-page chargesheet accuses Darshan of brutally assaulting Renuka Swamy, including stomping on his groin and chest. The document details the hours-long torture that resulted in Swamy's death.

Darshan's police statement admits to hitting the 33-year-old victim on the chest, neck, and head, and even instructing actress Pavithra Gowda to hit Swamy with her slipper. The chargesheet thoroughly outlines the violent actions committed by Darshan and his associates.

According to Deccan Chronicle, Darshan was taken from his prison cell to meet his wife Vijayalakshmi and his brother Dinakar. The jail authorities allotted them 30 minutes for their visit. Additionally, a separate time slot was provided for the actor's lawyers to review the charge sheet, which was filed last week.

Darshan's confession

In his confession, Darshan admitted that when he saw Renuka Swamy, he appeared already battered. He confessed to kicking him in the neck, chest, and head, using both his hands and a wooden branch to assault him. Police sources indicate that Pavithra, the prime accused, was a key instigator in the murder. According to News18, the Kannada actor revealed "I have been in a live-in relationship with Pavithra Gowda for 10 years. I found out about the kidnapping at 3 pm on June 8…Pavan, who works at (both mine and Pavithra Gowda’s house), informed me about it. Pavan mentioned that Renukaswamy was being held in a shed at Pattangere."

"Pavithra, Vinay and Pradosh went to the shed in a Scorpio car at 4.30 pm. Renukaswamy had already been assaulted before I arrived. When asked if he sent the obscene messages, he admitted to it. I asked him: ‘How can you maintain her with just a Rs 20,000 salary?' I forcefully kicked his head, neck and chest. I used a tree branch and my hands to assault him further. I called Pavithra Gowda from the car and had her hit him with her slippers. When instructed to fall at Pavithra’s feet and apologise, he complied. Pavan read out the messages sent by Renukaswamy. I saw the obscene photos sent by Renukaswamy, scolded him and kicked him again. While leaving, some boys from Chitradurga took photos with me.”

Darshan added, "On Monday night, Pradosh, Nagaraj and Vinay came to the hotel in Mysore. When I inquired, they said that Nandish had strangled Renukaswamy. They also mentioned that Dhanraj electrocuted him and Pavan had assaulted him. They asked for more money, saying they would handle things by paying off people. On June 11, while I was in a hotel room in Mysore, the police arrested me."

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