MUMBAI : On Tuesday, June 11, popular Kannada actor Darshan, popularly known as "Rowdy of Sandalwood," was taken into custody in relation to a murder case. Media sources state that Darshan was detained in Mysuru in relation to the death of Renuka Swamy, who was accused of sending actress Pavithra Gowda offensive texts.

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The Karnataka Police made two additional arrests on Friday in connection with the murder of a man in which prominent Kannada actor Darshan and his co-star and partner Pavithra Gowda are the primary suspects, bringing the total number of arrests in the case to 16, with another accused still at large.

Now, well known south star Kichcha Sudeep has reacted to the case saying, “We are only aware of what the media is showing to us because we are not going to the police station to get the information. It looks like the media and the police are working hard to uncover the truth. There's no doubt about that. It would be wrong for me to speak on their behalf or against them.”

The 33 year old victim Renuka was a die hard fan of Sudeep.

Sudeep further said, “That family deserves justice. That girl deserves justice. Renuka Swamy, who died on the streets, deserves justice. The unborn child deserves justice. Above all, everyone should have faith in justice, and justice should prevail in this case.”

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He added, “No one is above the law. If courts acquit him then what is the point of a ban? There were calls made to ban me also a few months ago. We must instead focus on bringing the victim justice.”

Media reports claim that Darshan became enraged when Renuka, a pharmacy employee, sent pornographic messages and images to his purported partner Pavithra Gowda. During the course of the inquiry into Renuka Swamy's murder, a number of startling revelations have surfaced. Renuka was reportedly pushed against a wall after being severely assaulted with a belt and sticks, according to media sources.

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