Actor Darshan to be Transferred to Bellary Jail Amid Controversy Over VIP Treatment Photo

Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, accused in Renukaswamy’s murder case, 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.”