Under no pressure to favour Darshan, says K'taka govt

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: Two more persons were arrested on Friday in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case, in which Kannada actor Darshan is an accused along with his friend Pavithra Gowda.

Jagadish and Anukumar were taken into custody from Chitradurga by a team led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Dinakar.

They are reportedly involved in kidnapping Renukaswamy from Chitradurga. Darshan and 12 of his associates were arrested on Tuesday for the murder of the 33-year-old Renukaswamy, a fan of the actor.

Renukaswamy, a resident of Chitradurga, allegedly commented on the social media account of Gowda, a smalltime actress, accusing her of creating a rift between the actor and his wife.

He also allegedly used 'indecent language' and posted offensive messages, according to police sources.

Meanwhile, Home Minister Dr Parameshwara and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar asserted that there was no move to favour Darshan in the case.