The Karnataka Police have recovered several pieces of evidence in connection.
With the murder of Renukaswamy, a 33-year-old man who allegedly made “derogatory” comments against Kannada film actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and his wife Pavithra Gowda, sources said.
Notably, Darshan Thoogudeepa and his wife, Pavithra Gowda, were arrested for their alleged role in the murder of a Renukaswamy in Bengaluru.
List of evidence police have recovered so far in the investigation
CCTV footage of the accused taking Renukaswamy to the murder spot.
Mobile location details of the accused from the spot at the time of the murder
The car that was allegedly used to abduct Renukaswamy from Chitradurga to Bengaluru.
CCTV footage of the place where he was assaulted.
The car that was used was allegedly used to transport Renukaswamy’s body.
Statements of the accused arrested in the case
Water and liquor bottles used by the accused
Clothes worn by Renukaswamy. They have been sent to the forensic team for further probe.
Regular call detail records of the accused.
WhatsApp messages and call details of Darshan and his associates.
Call details of the accused calling the sub-inspector.
CCTV footage of the car after disposing of Renukaswamy’s body
Details of Rs 30 lakh that were allegedly given by Darshan to the accused.
According to sources, the Karnata Police is likely to receive the postmortem report of Renukaswamy on Friday. The postmortem is expected to provide the exact reason behind Renukaswamy’s death.
The postmortem report will also give details on whether the accused forced Renukaswamy to consume alcohol before assaulting him.