"The awning installed on the police station premises is for the convenience of additional personnel deployed there in connection with the case," Patil told reporters here.

The minister said, "Action has been initiated against Darshan as per law. Just because he is a VIP, he has not been given any special facility. Considering the seriousness of the matter, prohibitory order has been imposed under section 144 of CrPC. Has been."

Police have imposed Section 144 around Annapurneshwari Nagar police station here.

Patil also reiterated that when additional staff are deputed, tents are set up to ensure their convenience.

"This has not been done for any VIP; it has been done in the interest of maintaining law and order. An accused is an accused. There is no scope for special treatment as per the law. Our government will not allow anything like this to happen." ," He said.

Darshan, his partner and co-star Pavitra Gowda and 11 others were arrested on Saturday for the murder of 33-year-old Renukaswamy, a resident of Chitradurga.

Investigation revealed that Renukaswamy was a big fan of Darshan and had sent derogatory messages to Pavitra Gowda on social media. The victim was allegedly kidnapped, brought to Bengaluru, kept in a shed and brutally tortured and murdered.