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Darshan Thoogudeepa, popular Kannada film actor who is fondly addressed as 'D Boss' by his fans, has been facing charges of murder of one of his die-hard fans, Renukaswamy of Chitradurga, whose body was found in a rainwater drain in Bengaluru's Sumanahalli on June 9. Initially confessed to by four young men, the chilling details of the murder, which surfaced in an intense police investigation, shook the whole nation. On June 11, the city police reached Darshan's hotel in Mysuru, where he was staying while shooting his latest film 'Devil' and arrested him in what can be called the first case of its type - a die-hard fan murdered by a 'reel' life hero but allegedly a real-life villain.

Further investigation revealed 'why' the cruel fate struck Renukaswamy. Police arrested Darshan's girlfriend and Kannada actress Pavithra Gowda, accusing her of instigating the star to commit the murder. According to the police, Renukaswamy had sent some 'indecent and derogatory' messages and photos to Pavitha, who complained to Thoogudeepa.

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Renukaswamy Murder: A Soul Shaking Tale

Renukaswamy was abducted from his hometown in Chitradurga and taken to a shed in Bengaluru, where he was tortured by several people and later killed. Police had confiscated several items, such as a leather belt, electric shock equipment, rope and sticks, allegedly used in the torture.

On Saturday, D Boss along with his associates, was sent to the judicial remand in the Central Prison in Parappana Agrahara. A total of 16 people have been accused in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case.

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D Boss To Prisoner No. 6106

After he returned to the central prison a second time in 13 years, the prison officials assigned Darshan prisoner No. 6106. He has been assigned the number as an undertrial prisoner. Three of his close associates - Dhanaraj (6107), Vinay (6108), and Pradosh (6109) were also lodged in the same jail.