Renukaswamy's Murder Case: Actor Darshan Thoogudeepa's VIP Treatment Photo in Parappana Agrahara Central Jail Goes Viral, Transfer to Bellary Jail Ordered Published: August 28, 2024 7:45 AM IST By Edited by Kannada actor , accused in , will be shifted to Bellary Jail after his purported photograph of hanging out with three others, including a rowdy-sheeter, in the lawns of Parappana Agrahara Central Jail in Karnataka went viral. On Tuesday, the 24th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) court ordered to shift Darshan to another jail amid a VIP treatment row. The other accused Pawan, Raghavendra and Nandish will be moved to Mysore Jail.
The police are also preparing to shift the accused Jagdish to Shivamogga and Dhanraj to Dharwad Jail. Actress Pavitra Gowda, who is also accused in the murder case, will remain in Bangalore jail. Three special teams have been formed to investigate three cases related to special hospitality in the jail.
On Monday, Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda responded to the matter. He said, “If this person is being given extra privileges, it is wrong. Officers who have facilitated such privileges should be held accountable, and action should be taken against them.
” The Karnataka government earlier suspended seven prison officials after purported picture of Darshan from the jail circulated online. In the image, the actor was seen holding a cup in his right hand and a cigarette in the other. A look at the viral photo of actor Darshan chilling inside the jail: A viral photo shows Kannada actor Darshan inside Bengaluru jail, holding a cigarette and a cup of tea while sitting with others.
The image has sparked concerns about possible special privileges for Darshan, who is an undertrial in the kidnapping and murder case of his fan,...
— IANS (@ians_india) The officials were suspended following the directions of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah who instructed the state Director General of Police (DGP) to immediately transfer Darshan and others to different jails. Karnataka Minister G Parameshwara termed it as a lapse and assured it would not be repeated. For breaking news and live news updates, like us on or follow us on and .
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