Pavithra in hospital, protégé Rachita shocked about accusations against Darshan
Actors Pavithra Gowda and Darshan Thoogudeepa are currently in police custody in Bengaluru as suspects in the alleged murder of Renukaswamy (a 33-yearold pharmacy store employee and a fan of Darshan). On Tuesday, while in custody, Gowda complained of dizziness, prompting her treatment at a nearby government hospital.
According to The Deccan Herald, police took Gowda to a hospital in Mallathahalli, near the Annapoorneshwari Nagar police station, for questioning. S Girish, Deputy Commissioner of Police (West), clarified, “She was not hospitalised. She did not collapse. She mentioned feeling dizzy.” He added that they administered glucose before her return for questioning, assuring there was “nothing to worry about.”
A doctor conducting routine examinations of the suspects revealed Gowda had gastritis and low glucose levels due to fasting since morning. Intravenous fluids were administered to address these issues.
Meanwhile, actor Rachita Ram,
who regards Thoogudeepa as a mentor, expressed her disbelief over the situation. Her statement, translated from Kannada, read, “I was introduced to the cinema industry by Darshan. He is like my mentor. I am unable to believe that the person who used to correct my mistakes and guide me is involved in the case. I believe that the police will bring out the truth. Hope the media will remain unbiased and transparent in their reports.” Ram also conveyed her prayers for the victim’s family to receive justice.
Authorities took Thoogudeepa and Gowda into custody on June 11 in connection with Renukaswamy’s murder. Allegedly, Renukaswamy was abducted after purportedly sending Gowda derogatory messages, with his body later discovered at Sumanahalli Bridge in Bengaluru.