Actor Darshan's pistol license temporarily suspended
Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Police Administrative Division has ordered the temporary suspension of the pistol license of actor Darshan, the primary accused in the Renukaswamy murder case.
The police cited concerns that Darshan, currently out on bail, could potentially influence witnesses in the ongoing murder trial. In this background, the Rajarajeshwari Nagar police station will confiscate the firearm until the case concludes.
Earlier, DCP Padmini Sahu of the Bengaluru Police Administrative Division had issued a notice to Darshan seeking an explanation from Darshan on why his pistol license should not be revoked. In his response, Darshan argued that as a public figure, he attracts large crowds wherever he goes, necessitating the need for a pistol for self-defense.
The Bengaluru Police Administrative Division, which dismissed Darshan’s justification, temporarily suspended Darshan's gun license as a precautionary measure.
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Former principal, rector of St Aloysius College Fr Leo D’Souza SJ passes away
Mangaluru: Former Rector and Principal of St Aloysius College Fr Leo D’Souza SJ passed away at the Father Muller’s Hospital in the city on Tuesday. He was 93.
Born in Mangaluru, he received his early education at the St Aloysius College institutions, with which he was associated all through his life. He also held the posts of principal of the St Aloysius College and rector of the St Aloysius College institutions.
Fr Leo completed his PhD at the Max Planck Society of Germany before establishing the Applied Biology Laboratory at the St Aloysius College (Autonomous) in Mangaluru.
A renowned Jesuit priest, he was world famous for his research work in Botany. Several articles based on his research were also published in international journals.
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to higher education and spiritual leadership, Fr Leo was honored with the prestigious Canisius Medal at the International Association of Jesuit Universities (IAJU) conference held in Bogota, Colombia, in July 2025.
The funeral mass will be held at the Divine Mercy Church at Fatima Retreat House, Mangaluru at 3 pm on Thursday, following which he will be laid to rest at the Jesuit Cemetery in Attavar.
