Actor Darshan's aide reveals gory details of fan's murder in plea to turn witness
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The application states that Renukaswamy was then stripped down to his underwear and subsequently assaulted by other accused. Nandish, Pavan and Nagaraj allegedly beat him using wooden sticks and a nylon rope. Pradosh alleges that Nandish attempted to hang Renukaswamy from a Tata Ace vehicle, while Nagaraj continued striking him with a nylon rope and the others used wooden sticks.
Adding to this, The plea further alleges that Darshan took the nylon rope and struck Renukaswamy multiple times on his hands and back while messages from the victim’s mobile phone were being read aloud. At another stage, according to the application, Renukaswamy was stripped completely and was allegedly kicked repeatedly by Darshan in his private parts.
Meanwhile, Pradosh claims he intervened more than once, warning that continued assault could prove fatal. Even after food and water were provided, the application alleges that Darshan kicked Renukaswamy on the neck and chest, causing him to collapse. The plea further claims that Darshan stood with both feet on the victim’s chest and pressed down before Pradosh again intervened and pulled him away. ALLEGED COVER-UP AFTER DEATH
Notably, The application also details an alleged effort to cover up the crime after Renukaswamy’s death. Pradosh claims that Darshan threatened to kill himself with a gun if he did not assist in handling the aftermath. According to the plea, discussions then took place about creating an alternative version of events instead of disclosing what had happened.
As per the latest buzz, Pradosh alleges that he and others later returned to Darshan’s residence after discussions at the shed on whether those who had brought Renukaswamy there should surrender before the police. According to the application, the group instead discussed creating an alternative version of events to mislead the investigation. Pradosh states that at Darshan’s residence, Vinay informed Darshan that Raghavendra had agreed to surrender and that more people could be arranged.
In further updates, The application alleges that Darshan then returned with a bag of cash and gave Rs 5 lakh to Nagaraj and Rs 10 lakh to Vinay. The group allegedly planned to make Raghavendra, Karthik @ Kappe and Nikhil surrender and claim that Renukaswamy had been brought from Chitradurga over a monetary dispute and killed during a quarrel.
On top of that, The plea further alleges that assurances of bail were given to the proposed surrendering accused and that efforts were made to dispose of the body. According to the application, a location near Sumanahalli was identified, Renukaswamy’s body was transported from the original crime scene in a white Scorpio after another driver refused assistance, and the vehicle’s front and rear number plates were removed. The body was allegedly dumped in a drain near Sumanahalli to create the impression that the crime had occurred elsewhere. PLEA FOR PARDON AND APPROVER STATUS
Seeking pardon, Pradosh has told the court he is prepared to make a “full and true disclosure” of all facts within his knowledge regarding the murder and the roles of the other accused. He argues that, as a witness to the events, his testimony could become a crucial link in the prosecution’s case.
Source: India Today