Entertainment News: On Wednesday, Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa was granted interim bail by the Karnataka High Court, securing his release from the Ballari Central Jail. Darshan and actress Pavithra Gowda are implicated in the high-profile Renukaswamy murder case, facing charges of kidnapping and murder. The bail approval, issued by Justice S. Vishwajith Shetty, allows Darshan to undergo surgery following complaints of numbness in his feet, as noted by his attorney.Health concerns prompt bail approvalIn support of Darshans bail, his legal team, led by senior advocate CV Nagesh, submitted a medical report detailing his neurological issues. Following deliberations, Justice Shetty accepted the interim bail application, citing medical grounds. Darshans lawyer requested the courts permission to facilitate the procedure at a private hospital in Mysuru, a move contested by state prosecutor P. Prasanna Kumar, who argued that the surgery could proceed in a government hospital instead.Legal procedures and family supportBefore the bail hearing, the state submitted confidential medical evaluations from Ballari Central Prison and an expert neurologist from a local government hospital, confirming Darshans condition. As a show of support, Darshans wife, Vijayalakshmi, conducted a special prayer at Durgamma temple in Ballari before his release.The Renukaswamy Murder Case: Gruesome Details UnfoldThe Renukaswamy case involves the alleged abduction and murder of 33-year-old Chitradurga resident Renukaswamy, who was reportedly tortured in a shed in Pattanagere. His body was later discovered in a drain in Sumanahalli. Investigators revealed that Renukaswamy used a fake Instagram alias, “Gowtham,” to interact with Pavithra Gowda, a connection alleged to have fueled tensions leading to the violent incident. According to the prosecution, derogatory messages to Gowda spurred the assault, with Darshan allegedly orchestrating the act alongside associates.Case developments and court proceedingsSince the suspects initial arrest on June 11, a comprehensive 3,991-page charge sheet has been submitted to the court. This report meticulously documents Renukaswamys ordeal, highlighting the physical abuses inflicted upon him, including electric shocks. Currently, three out of the 17 individuals implicated in the case have been granted bail.
