Actor Darshan borrowed Rs 40 Lakh to destroy evidence in Renukaswamy murder case: Police
Bengaluru: The ongoing investigation into the Renukaswamy murder case has revealed that popular Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa borrowed Rs 40 lakh from a friend to pay off accomplices for destroying evidence linked to the murder. The actor made this confession in a statement to the police.
Renukaswamy, a 33-year-old devoted fan of Darshan, was killed after allegedly making derogatory comments on social media about Kannada actress Pavithra Gowda, who is a close friend and alleged partner of Darshan. The victim's body was found near a flyover in Bengaluru on June 9.
On June 11, Karnataka Police arrested Darshan, and the investigation uncovered that he had orchestrated Renukaswamy's kidnapping and murder through a gang. Forensic evidence showed that Renukaswamy sustained 15 grievous injuries.
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During police interrogation, Darshan admitted to borrowing Rs 40 lakh from his friend Mohan Raj to pay off others involved in the crime. This amount was in addition to the Rs 30 lakh he had already paid to have the accomplices surrender and take the blame for the murder.
The police have seized the Rs 40 lakh in cash and confirmed the identity of Mohan Raj as the person who lent the money. The funds were intended to destroy evidence and avoid legal repercussions.
A Bengaluru court extended the police custody of Darshan and three other accused by two days. Thirteen other individuals, including Darshan's friend Pavithra Gowda, have been remanded to 14 days' judicial custody. In total, 17 people are accused in connection with the murder case.
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J&K: One dead, seven hospitalised after consuming wild vegetable in Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu (PTI): One person died while seven others, mostly children, were hospitalised after allegedly consuming a wild vegetable in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said on Saturday.
The incident was reported from Mohra village in the Kotranka subdivision, where members of two families consumed a wild vegetable following which they started showing symptoms of food poisoning on Friday evening, they said.
The affected persons were initially shifted to the Community Health Centre in Kandi and later referred to the Government Medical College Hospital Rajouri for specialised treatment.
Officials said an elderly man, identified as Mohammad Hussain (60), died during treatment, while seven other members of the two families are undergoing treatment at the hospital.
“Prima facie, it is a case of food poisoning, but the matter is still under investigation,” a doctor said.
Officials said an investigation into the incident has been initiated to determine the exact cause of the poisoning.
