Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa has once again found himself in the middle of controversy, this time for making obscene gestures towards the media while in jail. Darshan, who has been behind bars since June 11, is under trial for the murder of his fan Renukaswamy, and a video capturing his actions is now going viral. The actor’s conduct has sparked outrage, especially as he is already embroiled in serious legal troubles.
Darshan in Jail for Murder Charges
Darshan Thoogudeepa was arrested in connection with the brutal murder of his fan Renukaswamy. According to reports, the actor and his associate Pavitra Gowda are accused of torturing and ultimately horrifically killing the fan. The police have been building their case and recently filed a charge sheet against Darshan and Pavitra, revealing damning evidence that includes 230 pieces of evidence linking the actor to the crime.
In the charge sheet, it was mentioned that blood stains from Renukaswamy were found on Darshan’s clothing, while similar traces were discovered on Pavitra’s shoes. These forensic findings have strengthened the case against the two.
Obscene Gesture Caught on Camera
On September 12, while Darshan was allowed to leave his prison cell to meet his family, a shocking incident occurred. According to reports from the Deccan Chronicle, as Darshan exited the jail, he made obscene gestures towards the media, raising his middle finger. The gesture was caught on video and quickly went viral across social media platforms, further damaging the actor’s reputation.
This incident took place while Darshan was given half an hour to meet his wife Vijayalakshmi and his brother Dinkar, who had come to visit him in jail. Additionally, Darshan also met with his legal team to discuss the charge sheet filed by the police the previous week.
Details from the Charge Sheet
The details in the charge sheet against Darshan paint a gruesome picture of Renukaswamy’s murder. It is alleged that the actor tortured his fan inside a warehouse, using electric shocks on the victim’s private parts, leading to serious injuries, including the rupturing of his testicles. The police have provided forensic reports as part of the evidence, which ties Darshan and 17 other accused individuals to the crime scene.
The charge sheet also reveals that Darshan’s wife, Vijayalakshmi, has visited him frequently in jail. In July, she brought their son to meet Darshan and later issued a statement appealing for peace among the actor’s fan base. Despite this, the obscene gesture captured in the viral video is sure to stir further controversy surrounding the actor’s already troubled situation.
Legal Trouble Intensifies
With the video of Darshan’s obscene gesture spreading across the internet, his legal woes are likely to intensify. The public is closely following the case, and this recent act has only added fuel to the fire. Forensic evidence presented in the charge sheet, alongside Darshan’s behavior in jail, paints a bleak picture for the once-revered Kannada film star.
As the case proceeds, all eyes are now on how the legal system will handle the actor’s actions both inside and outside the courtroom.
