After Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa’s arrest in murder case, his long-time partner Pavithra Gowda detained by police over other murder charges

According to a report by India Today, actor Pavithra Gowda and ten others have been taken into custody.

Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa has recently made headlines following his arrest for his alleged involvement in a murder case in Karnataka. The case has seen significant developments, with Darshan's long-time partner, Pavithra Gowda, also being detained by the police.

According to a report by India Today, actor Pavithra Gowda and ten others have been taken into custody. There are conflicting reports about Pavithra's relationship with Darshan; some sources describe her as his wife, while others refer to her as his long-time partner. The details surrounding their arrest and the allegations they face have gripped the public's attention.

The arrests stem from the murder of a man named Renuka Swamy. Reports indicate that co-actors Pavithra and Darshan were detained by Bengaluru police, along with several others, on suspicion of orchestrating the murder. Renuka Swamy was reportedly found dead at Sumanahalli Bridge in Bengaluru. He was an employee at an Apollo Pharmacy branch in Chitradurga and had allegedly sent derogatory messages to Pavithra Gowda. This communication is believed to be a potential motive behind the crime.

Darshan, aged 47, was apprehended from a hotel in Mysuru and transported to Bengaluru for questioning. The investigation took a significant turn after three individuals reportedly confessed to the murder, claiming they acted on Darshan's instructions. This confession has added a critical layer to the investigation, implicating Darshan in orchestrating the murder.

According to reports by The Hindu, the victim, Renuka Swamy, was allegedly called to Darshan's farmhouse in Mysuru, where he was tortured and killed before his body was disposed of in a drain in Kamakshipalya two months prior. The police were alerted to the murder by local residents, leading to the discovery of the body. An autopsy and forensic analysis confirmed that Renuka Swamy was murdered.

Pavithra Gowda's involvement in the case is also under scrutiny. As per a report by Oneindia, she is being questioned by the police at the Annapoorneshwari Nagar police station. While there are claims from various media channels about her arrest, there is no official confirmation regarding the same.

The news of Darshan's arrest and the subsequent detainment of Pavithra Gowda has sent shockwaves through the Kannada film industry. Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda, in a statement to news agency ANI, confirmed the detainment of around ten individuals in connection with the murder case. He stated, "In connection with a murder case registered in Kamakshipalya Police Station limits of Bengaluru West division on 9th June, one of the actors of Kannada film industry has been secured, and he is being questioned. The details are yet to be ascertained, and the matter is under investigation."

The forensic report and the testimonies of the detained individuals are crucial pieces of evidence in this ongoing investigation. The involvement of high-profile personalities like Darshan and Pavithra has brought significant media attention to the case, with public curiosity and concern growing as more details emerge.

The exact nature of the relationship between Darshan and Pavithra, as well as their roles in the crime, remains to be fully uncovered. As the investigation progresses, more information is expected to come to light, providing a clearer picture of the events leading up to the murder of Renuka Swamy.