Bengaluru actor Pavithra Gowda, the main accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, had hit the victim with her slippers, according to a recent remand note filed by the police in court, which suggests that she was at the scene of the murder. murder during a certain period of time.
The actress has been named accused number one in the case, allegedly for being the instigator, while Kannada film actor Darshan Thoogudeepa is accused number two, who allegedly carried out the murder.
The information contained in the police remand note indicates that Pavithra herself was present at the scene of Renukaswamy's murder. The police seized the slipper, clothes, materials and other documents related to Darshan from Pavithra's house.
Darshan and Gowda, as well as 15 others, have been arrested in the Renukaswamy murder case.
As part of the investigation, police sources said, they are contemplating approaching social media giant Meta to recover data related to messages shared by Renukaswamy on his Instagram post, which has been deleted. Police said Darshan had contacted contact with several people shortly after the alleged murder. Another defendant confessed that the victim was given an electric shock.
Darshan gang member Dhanaraj D alias Raja, accused number nine in the case, is the one who allegedly gave electric shocks to Renukaswamy, they said. The police have seized an “electric shock torch” from his house.
Darshan had taken Rs 40 lakh from a friend with an aim to escape "adverse legal action" against him and meet expenses to "cover up" the conspiracy and destruction of evidence, according to the police. The money has been recovered, they added. The officials have shared an update on the investigation into the police remand application filed before the 24th additional chief metropolitan magistrate (ACMM) court on Thursday, when they sought police custody of Darshan and three other people, and the judicial custody of his friend Pavithra and the remaining accused.
According to police sources, Renukaswamy, a fan of the actor, had sent obscene messages to Pavithra, which enraged Darshan and allegedly led him to plan and execute the murder. Renukaswamy's body was found near a stormwater drain next to an apartment in Sumanahalli here on June 9. He was allegedly tortured to death on June 8.
Police have said that the 47-year-old actor and other accused, Dhanraj D, Vinay V and Pradosh, are not cooperating with the investigation and have tried to cover up the facts. On Thursday, the court extended the four's police custody for two days until June 22. The rest were placed in judicial custody.
Police have identified accused number one Pavithra as the "main cause" of Renukaswamy's murder, stating that investigation has shown that she instigated the other accused, conspired with them and participated in the crime.
From the available evidence it has been found that Darshan is involved in the crime, using his money, other accused and his fan base, they said. During investigation, accused number nine, Dhanraj, in his voluntary statement, said to the police who assaulted Renukaswamy and used the "electric shock torch" to shock the victim.
"He has not revealed where he obtained the device and is hiding the information. He needs to be investigated further," police said.
According to the police, Darshan had contacted several people after the crime and an investigation needs to be conducted in his presence to ascertain the motive and reasons behind the crime. There were some reports that some influential people had tried to interfere with the investigation . The police have rejected the reports.
Darshan, in his revised statement, admitted having obtained Rs 40 lakh from his friend Mohan Raj for escaping adverse legal action against him and concealing conspiracy and destruction of evidence, police said.
Rs 37.4 lakh was recovered from Darshan's house, they said, adding that another Rs 3 lakh was recovered from his wife to whom he had given the sum. Accused Pradosh played the main role in destroying evidence and has not revealed information, police said. He had brought another person to the crime scene, whose identity he has not revealed; He needs to be investigated further, they added.
Pradosh is also said to have thrown away the victim's mobile phones and accused number four Raghavendra of "drainage" and efforts made to recover them were unsuccessful, police said.
A sum of Rs 4.40 lakh has been recovered from Raghavendra's residence in the district headquarters town of Chitradurga. They also recovered victim Renukaswamy's gold ring and chain from Raghavendra's residence. Renukaswamy's mother identified the recovered gold ring and chain.According to sources, Raghavendra, who is part of Darshan's fan club in Chitradurga, had taken Renukaswamy to a shed in R R Nagar here on the pretext that Darshan wanted know him. It was in this shed that the victim was allegedly tortured and murdered, a police officer said.
The investigation team is believed to have gathered evidence, including CCTV footage, that could establish Darshan's presence during the alleged assault on Renukaswamy that led to his death, sources said.
"A lathi, pieces of wood, a water bottle, blood stains, material evidence and a DVR containing CCTV images have been recovered from the crime scene," the official had previously said. According to the autopsy report, the Renukaswamy's death was due to shock and bleeding as a result of the multiple blunt force injuries he suffered, sources added.
The actress has been named accused number one in the case, allegedly for being the instigator, while Kannada film actor Darshan Thoogudeepa is accused number two, who allegedly carried out the murder.
The information contained in the police remand note indicates that Pavithra herself was present at the scene of Renukaswamy's murder. The police seized the slipper, clothes, materials and other documents related to Darshan from Pavithra's house.
Darshan and Gowda, as well as 15 others, have been arrested in the Renukaswamy murder case.
As part of the investigation, police sources said, they are contemplating approaching social media giant Meta to recover data related to messages shared by Renukaswamy on his Instagram post, which has been deleted. Police said Darshan had contacted contact with several people shortly after the alleged murder. Another defendant confessed that the victim was given an electric shock.
Darshan gang member Dhanaraj D alias Raja, accused number nine in the case, is the one who allegedly gave electric shocks to Renukaswamy, they said. The police have seized an “electric shock torch” from his house.
Darshan had taken Rs 40 lakh from a friend with an aim to escape "adverse legal action" against him and meet expenses to "cover up" the conspiracy and destruction of evidence, according to the police. The money has been recovered, they added. The officials have shared an update on the investigation into the police remand application filed before the 24th additional chief metropolitan magistrate (ACMM) court on Thursday, when they sought police custody of Darshan and three other people, and the judicial custody of his friend Pavithra and the remaining accused.
According to police sources, Renukaswamy, a fan of the actor, had sent obscene messages to Pavithra, which enraged Darshan and allegedly led him to plan and execute the murder. Renukaswamy's body was found near a stormwater drain next to an apartment in Sumanahalli here on June 9. He was allegedly tortured to death on June 8.
Police have said that the 47-year-old actor and other accused, Dhanraj D, Vinay V and Pradosh, are not cooperating with the investigation and have tried to cover up the facts. On Thursday, the court extended the four's police custody for two days until June 22. The rest were placed in judicial custody.
Police have identified accused number one Pavithra as the "main cause" of Renukaswamy's murder, stating that investigation has shown that she instigated the other accused, conspired with them and participated in the crime.
From the available evidence it has been found that Darshan is involved in the crime, using his money, other accused and his fan base, they said. During investigation, accused number nine, Dhanraj, in his voluntary statement, said to the police who assaulted Renukaswamy and used the "electric shock torch" to shock the victim.
"He has not revealed where he obtained the device and is hiding the information. He needs to be investigated further," police said.
According to the police, Darshan had contacted several people after the crime and an investigation needs to be conducted in his presence to ascertain the motive and reasons behind the crime. There were some reports that some influential people had tried to interfere with the investigation . The police have rejected the reports.
Darshan, in his revised statement, admitted having obtained Rs 40 lakh from his friend Mohan Raj for escaping adverse legal action against him and concealing conspiracy and destruction of evidence, police said.
Rs 37.4 lakh was recovered from Darshan's house, they said, adding that another Rs 3 lakh was recovered from his wife to whom he had given the sum. Accused Pradosh played the main role in destroying evidence and has not revealed information, police said. He had brought another person to the crime scene, whose identity he has not revealed; He needs to be investigated further, they added.
Pradosh is also said to have thrown away the victim's mobile phones and accused number four Raghavendra of "drainage" and efforts made to recover them were unsuccessful, police said.
A sum of Rs 4.40 lakh has been recovered from Raghavendra's residence in the district headquarters town of Chitradurga. They also recovered victim Renukaswamy's gold ring and chain from Raghavendra's residence. Renukaswamy's mother identified the recovered gold ring and chain.According to sources, Raghavendra, who is part of Darshan's fan club in Chitradurga, had taken Renukaswamy to a shed in R R Nagar here on the pretext that Darshan wanted know him. It was in this shed that the victim was allegedly tortured and murdered, a police officer said.
The investigation team is believed to have gathered evidence, including CCTV footage, that could establish Darshan's presence during the alleged assault on Renukaswamy that led to his death, sources said.
"A lathi, pieces of wood, a water bottle, blood stains, material evidence and a DVR containing CCTV images have been recovered from the crime scene," the official had previously said. According to the autopsy report, the Renukaswamy's death was due to shock and bleeding as a result of the multiple blunt force injuries he suffered, sources added.
