Murdered Renukaswamy's parents meet CM Siddaramaiah, seek govt job

June 25, 2024 17:59

Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa (middle) in police custody/ANI Photo

The parents of Renukaswamy, in whose murder case Kannada actor is an accused, on Tuesday met Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and expressed satisfaction about the ongoing police probe into the death of their son.

They also sought a government job for Renukaswamy's wife, who is pregnant.

A total of 17 people including Darshan and his friend Pavithra Gowda, are accused in the murder case.

According to police sources, 33-year-old Renukaswamy, a fan of the actor, had sent obscene messages to Gowda, which enraged Darshan, allegedly leading to his murder.

His body was found near a stormwater drain next to an apartment in Sumanahalli in Bengaluru on June 9.

The chief minister has responded positively to the request made by Renukaswamy's parents regarding a government job for their daughter in-law, his office said in a statement.

Darshan and other accused are currently in judicial custody. -- PTI

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