Murder Trial: Darshan Cites Cold, Seeks Blanket

During his ongoing trial for the gruesome murder of his fan, Renukaswamy, Kannada superstar Darshan has approached the court to address his living conditions. He complained that the cold weather in jail made sleeping difficult and that prison officials were refusing to provide him with an additional blanket, even one sent by his family.

The court, while initiating trial proceedings for the murder that occurred on June 8, 2024, questioned the prison authorities' actions and directed them to immediately provide Darshan with a blanket. The case involves Darshan, his partner Pavithra Gowda, and 15 others, who were arrested on charges of kidnapping and brutally murdering Renukaswamy.

The trial is progressing with the court marking undisputed documentary evidence to expedite the process, after which the examination of witnesses is expected to commence. Renukaswamy was reportedly tortured to death after being kidnapped from Chitradurga and brought to Bengaluru, with his body later found in a canal.