Updated 15:34 IST, June 14th 2024
Renukaswamy Died of Shock, Haemorrhage: Post-mortem Report Reveals Shocking Scale of Torture
Renukaswamy, the man allegedly tortured and killed by popular Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa died of shock and haemorrhage.

Bengaluru: Renukaswamy, the man allegedly tortured and killed by popular Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa died of shock and haemorrhage, his autopsy report made a shocking revelation. Earlier officials probling the case had revealed chilling details that Renukaswamy was allegedly beaten up with a belt, and sticks and then thrown against a wall resulting in his death. Leading Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, his close friend Pavithra Gowda and 11 of his associates were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the murder.
Renukaswamy, a resident of the district headquarters town of Chitradurga, and a fan of the 47-year-old actor, had allegedly commented on the social media account of Gowda, a small-time actress, accusing her of creating a rift between the actor and his wife. He had also allegedly used "indecent language" and posted offensive messages, according to police sources.
Darshan, key accused Gowda and other accused were on Wednesday taken to Pattanagere here, where the crime was committed, for a spot inspection. According to police sources, 33-year-old Renukaswamy drew the wrath of Darshan for making lewd comments against Gowda on her social media posts.
"It was Pavithra who instigated Darshan to punish Renukaswamy. Accordingly, the plan was hatched," they claimed. "Darshan engaged the Chitradurga unit of Darshan Fan Club Convenor Raghavendra alias Raghu, who obtained all information about Renukaswamy." Renukaswamy's wife Sahana alleged that Raghavendra picked up her husband on Friday night from near their house in Chitradurga.
Is Karnataka Govt Under Pressure to Favour Darshan?
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday rubbished reports that the government is under pressure from "influential people" to favour Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who has been arrested in connection with a murder case.
He also refuted BJP's allegations against the Congress government of indulging in "hate politics", following the arrest warrant against its leader and former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa in a POCSO case.
"There is no pressure from anyone.....neither our Home Minister or anyone else is involved (interfering) in it (investigation), we are not recommending anything, we don't know anything," Shivakumar said in response to a question that some influential people are exerting pressure on the government in the Darshan case.
His statement comes in the wake of some reports about a state minister's alleged efforts to "shield" Darshan.
Published 15:25 IST, June 14th 2024