Actor Darshan walks from the special security room of Bellary Jail to the visitor's room.
Credit: DH Photo
Bengaluru: A magistrate court on Tuesday extended the judicial custody of Kannada A-lister Darshan Thoogudeepa, his friend Pavithra Gowda and 15 others accused in the murder of Renukaswamy from Chitradurga till September 30.
The actor and the other accused were produced before the 24th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) during the day via video conference. The court then extended the custody of all the accused.
Meanwhile, as the investigating officer had not brought copies of forensic reports of four electronic devices, Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) P Prasanna Kumar filed a requisition before the court.
The court was told that the sealed cover would be opened under mahazar, made copies to be submitted to the defence counsel and resealed under mahazar. The court granted permission for the same.
Police have also submitted digital evidence to the court in connection with the case.
Renukaswamy’s mangled body was found on June 9 near a stormwater drain in Sumanahalli.
Police subsequently arrested Darshan and 16 others. On September 4, the Bengaluru police submitted the chargesheet to the court.