Photo links Darshan to crime
Bengaluru Civil and Sessions Court
Police have submitted a supplementary charge sheet against Kannada actor Darshan and other co-accused in the high-profile murder case of fan Renukaswamy, intensifying the legal heat around the star.Investigating officer ACP Chandan Kumar filed the 132-page additional charge sheet before the trial court in Bengaluru, which reportedly includes fresh evidence and testimonies. Among the significant developments, police sources revealed that forensic experts recovered a crucial photograph showing Darshan with the other accused on the day of the murder. The image had initially been deleted from a mobile phone but was successfully retrieved by the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL).The emergence of the photo is a major blow to Darshan's defence, which has repeatedly asserted that the actor was not present at the crime scene. Meanwhile, the Karnataka Police have approached the Supreme Court to challenge the bail granted to Darshan. The apex court has said it will hear the matter after July 14. Darshan, his partner Pavithra, and 15 others were arrested on June 11, 2024, for allegedly kidnapping and murdering 33-year-old fan Renukaswamy from Chitradurga.The state government's petition challenging the bail was taken up by the Supreme Court in January, leading to notices being issued to Darshan, Pavithra, and five others. The court instructed that all accused out on bail must report to it monthly. Darshan, listed as the second accused, stirred further controversy recently by skipping a court hearing, citing back pain, only to be seen at a movie premiere with actor Chikkanna, a witness in the case. This act drew criticism and was flagged as a violation of bail conditions that prohibit contact between the accused and witnesses.On April 8, theadmonished Darshan's absence and made it clear that his physical presence will be mandatory for all future hearings, warning that excuses will no longer be tolerated.
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