Actor Darshan, four others remanded in central prison on a day of high drama
The police, following the SC order, arrested Pavithra Gowda, the prime accused in the case, at her house in Rajarajeshwari Nagar, and three other accused, namely Pradosh from Girinagar, Lakshman from RPC Layout, and Nagaraj from Mysuru.
Hearing on Aug. 23
All the accused were subjected to medical examination before being escorted, amidst tight security, to the judge's residence. The judge ordered them to be sent to judicial custody and posted the next hearing for August 23.
The other two accused, Anukumar and Jagadeesh, arrested from Chitradurga, will be produced before the court on Friday, S. Girish, DCP, West Division, supervising the development, said.
Darshan was arrested from his wife's apartment in Hosakerehalli, where he had come to see his son. According to sources, Darshan, to avoid the media glare, changed vehicles and shifted from his SUV into another car and entered the apartment by the back door. The police, who were present at the apartment, arrested him and brought him to the Annapoorneshwari Nagar police station, where the other accused were housed.
Family members, including Darshan's and Pavithra's mothers, accompanied them to the station.
Strict vigil
The prison officials have made elaborate security arrangements inside the prison to house Darshan and Pavithra Gowda, considering the earlier episode of security lapses. The apex court, while rejecting the bail, warned of strict action against officials if the accused is found to have special privileges.
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