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Witness Flips: Actor Darshan Case Takes Shocking Turn
28 Oct
Summary
- Prime witness claims ignorance of events at murder scene shed.
- Accused actor Darshan and Pavithra Gowda appeared via video conference.
- Hearing adjourned as prosecution cross-examines hostile witness.
In a significant development on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, a key witness in the Renukaswamy murder trial declared his ignorance regarding the events at the Pattanagere shed where the crime took place. The witness, Puneeth MJ, an employee at the shed, stated that he did not recognize the accused, including Kannada actor Darshan and Pavithra Gowda, who appeared in court via video conference from Parappana Agrahara Central Prison.
Puneeth testified that three men were already present when he arrived for work on June 8, 2024, with five more arriving later. He claimed to have left the shed around 6:30 pm, unaware of subsequent happenings. He only learned of the murder through news reports on June 10, 2026. Following this, he was contacted by the police and subsequently traveled to his hometown and then Hassan, where he changed his mobile phone.
The prosecution is currently cross-examining Puneeth on his change in testimony. The court has adjourned the hearing until Thursday, October 29, 2026. Meanwhile, actor Darshan informed the court about suffering from back pain and requested physiotherapy, with his legal counsel planning to file an application on Thursday.
