The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday granted bail to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa in the Renukaswamy murder case after four months. The actor has been granted temporary bail on medical grounds. Darshan had sought temporary bail for his spinal surgery, and after reviewing his medical reports, the court granted him relief.
Kannada actor #Darshan Thoogudeepa, who is currently in judicial custody at #BellaryJail, was shifted to the Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences (#VIMS) in Bellary for a medical examination. The actor reportedly complained of severe back pain, prompting authorities to… pic.twitter.com/qf7cmHRSFp
— Madhuri Adnal (@madhuriadnal) October 22, 2024
Darshan is considered the main accused in the Renukaswamy murder case. On October 21, Darshan was taken to Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary, Karnataka on complaints of back pain, where doctors advised him to undergo spinal surgery. A crowd of his fans gathered outside the hospital even amid heavy security.
Earlier a trial court had refused to grant bail to Darshan, believing that he could tamper with evidence and witnesses. It is alleged that Darshan had paid money to destroy evidence of Renukaswamy’s murder. According to the charge sheet, Darshan had also confessed that he had hit Renukaswamy with a tree branch and kicked her near the head, chest, and neck.
Renukaswamy, who claimed to be a fan of Pavithra Gowda, had allegedly sent objectionable messages to the actress, which angered Gowda’s live-in partner Darshan.
