In a big development in the Renuka Swamy murder case, Kannada actor Darshan’s wife Vijayalakshmi appeared before the Karnataka police on Wednesday, June 19. Previously, she was issued a notice by the police officials to appear before them to record her statement in the case. Reportedly, Vijayalakshmi was questioned regarding Darshan’s shoes which were allegedly used on the day of Renuka Swamy’s murder and were later found at her Bengaluru residence.
Darshan is being probed for his alleged connection to the Renuka Swamy murder case. Last week, Darshan and Vijayalakshmi’s 15-year-old son, Vinish also penned down a heartbreaking note. He took to his Instagram stories and questioned those who were using “offensive language” for his father amid the Renuka Swamy murder probe. “Thank you all for all the bad comments and offensive language towards my father and not considering that I am a 15-year-old with feelings, and even during this hard time when my mom and dad required support cursing at me won’t change that you everyone,” he wrote.
Renuka Swamy was found dead at Sumanahalli Bridge in Bengaluru on June 8, 2024. He used to reportedly work at an Apollo Pharmacy branch in Chitradurga. Reportedly, Renuka used to send vulgar messages to Kannada actress Pavithra Gowad, a friend of Darshan. Angry about this, Renuka Swamy was murdered and his dead body was allegedly thrown in a canal at Kamaksshipalya, Bengaluru in front of Darshan.
Reportedly, eight of the accused have implicated Darshan, claiming his presence during Renuka Swamy’s assault. Darshan was arrested by the Bengaluru police from Mysuru on June 11 following which he was sent to 6-day police custody.
Previously, Karnataka police officials also claimed that Renuka Swamy was beaten with sticks by Darshan and his aides, who then allegedly threw him against the wall, which led to his death. “It was Pavithra who instigated Darshan to punish Renukaswamy. Accordingly, the plan was hatched,” sources said.
15 people have been arrested in the case so far including Darshan and his close actress-friend Pavithra. Darshan’s co-star Pradosh and close aide Nagaraj were arrested most recently.
Follow this space for more updates related to Darshan’s arrest in the Renuka Swamy murder case.
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