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Actor Darshan Accused in Brutal Murder: Approver Seeks Pardon
13 Aug
Summary
- Accused seeks pardon, detailing alleged brutal assault and murder cover-up.
- Actor Darshan and others accused of beating Renukaswamy with sticks and rope.
- Court defers approver's statement recording until August 18 due to legal arguments.
A court hearing the Renukaswamy murder case deferred the recording of accused No. 14, Pradosh S.'s, statement until August 18. Pradosh is seeking pardon and approver status in exchange for disclosing his knowledge of the killing.
His 11-page petition alleges that actor Darshan and other accused individuals brutally assaulted Renukaswamy at a shed on June 8, 2024. The assault reportedly involved sticks, a nylon rope, kicks, and chest pressure, followed by a plan to conceal the death.
Darshan and Pavithra Gowda appeared before the court via video conference. Lawyers debated the timing of Pradosh's statement, with his counsel seeking an early recording to prevent influencing proceedings and the defense opposing it.
Pradosh's petition details the alleged sequence of events, including Darshan confronting Renukaswamy over obscene messages to Pavithra Gowda. The application claims Renukaswamy was stripped, beaten, and attacked with various objects, with Pradosh intervening multiple times.
The petition further alleges efforts to conceal the death, including moving the body and attempting to create an alternative narrative involving monetary disputes. Pradosh claims Darshan provided money to influence others to surrender.
Authorities have expressed concerns about witnesses potentially turning hostile, with prosecution not objecting to Pradosh's pardon if he makes a truthful disclosure. The court previously ruled that other accused could not object to the pardon application.
