Kannada actor Darshan confesses to torturing Renukaswamy

Kannada actor Darshan confesses to torturing Renukaswamy

Darshan also admitted that he gave Rs 40 lakh to an accomplice named Pradosh to “handle the matter” after Renukaswamy succumbed to the torture and his injuries

Kannada actor Darshan Thogudeepa jailed in the sensational Renukaswamy murder case, eventually confessed to have tortured the late fan before he succumbed to his injuries.

The accused actor stated to the police that he kicked and assaulted Renukaswamy and even asked partner Pavithra Gowda to hit him with slippers.

As per the 3,991-page chargesheet, Darshan eventually while admitting to the cops on torturing Renukaswamy, however, mentioned that the victim was “already tired” and “looked like he was assaulted” by the time Darshan and Pavithra reached the former’s farmhouse, where Renukaswamy was held captive.

Darshan further revealed to the cops that he saw the obscene photos sent by Renukaswamy, scolded him and kicked him again.

It all erupted following Renukaswamy’s claim to be a fan of Pavithra Gowda, and allegedly sent lewd messages to the actress, which enraged her live-in partner, Darshan. To teach him a lesson, Darshan urged his men and a bunch of fans to kidnap Renukaswamy and torture him to the extent that he would not bother Pavithra again.

According to the police on June 9, the mangled body of Renukaswamy was traced from a drain in Bengaluru and post-mortem reports showed that he was thrashed and electrocuted before being murdered. The private parts of the deceased were electrocuted and his chest bones were completely broken when his mortal remains were discovered, police said.

Darshan also admitted to have borrowed ₹40 Lakh to destroy evidence.
After his body was dumped in the drain, some parts were also “eaten by dogs revealed cops.

News Edit KV Raman