Published 10:21 IST, July 6th 2024

Republic Accesses Latest Remand Copy in Renukaswamy Murder Case, Probe Reveals Financial Angle

Republic has accessed the latest remand copy in the Renukaswamy Murder Case which highlights the financial angle of the investigation.

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It's been over three weeks since chilling murder of Renukaswamy has come to light with accused including actors Darshan, Pavithra Gowda and 15 ors. In latest remand copy accessed by Republic, investigation throws light on financial angle, evidence collected and SIM cards registered in name of ors used by accused. investigation authorities have collected 66 objects belonging to Renukaswamy which is a part of evidence and have sent it to forensic science lab to examine m for clues related to murder which also includes obtaining finger prints and DNA match of accused.

Cop Investigation Reveals Explosive Details on Financial Transactions

In remand copy, investigation has pointed that total cash seized in connection with case is Rs 83.65 lakhs out of which Rs 70 lakhs seized in this case belongs to actor Darshan. Rs 40 lakh h been given to Darshan by a person Mohan Raj who has political connections and remaining Rs 30 lakhs was arranged by Darshan and was given to accused no 14 Prosh to pay off gang which kidnapped and disposed Renukaswamy's body and also or 3 accused i.e Nikhil Nayak, Keshavmurthy and Karthik who surrendered before cops claiming responsibility for murder. investigation authorities have also informed Income tax department about seizures me so that y can find source of cash.

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Renukaswamy's Time of Death Yet to be Confirmed

exact time of Renukaswamy's death is yet to be ascertained by doctors. Reports has shown that Renukaswamy h consumed food between 4.30 PM to 5 PM on June 8 but it has still not been known about exact time of his death. re are different timelines in statements given by accused about time of death. Everyone has attacked Renukaswamy and majority of accused were in an inebriated condition. police have sought time from forensic professor at Victoria hospital to determine and submit a report on time of death.

7 Accused were Using SIM Cards Registered in Name of Ors

Actors Darshan and Pavithra Gowda along with five accused were using SIM cards registered in name of ors reveals investigation in remand copy. This came to light when police h applied for duplicate  SIM cards to find out details of calls and messages exchanges by accused before, during and after murder of Renukaswamy

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Details of SIM Cards and Owners

1) Accused no 1 Pavithra Gowda was using a number registered in name of Manoj who is a resident of Basaveshwaranagar in Bengaluru

2) Accused no 2 Darshan was using a number registered in name of CP Hemanth who is a resident of Prakashnagar in Bengaluru

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3) Accused no 5 Nandish was using a number registered in name of CP Hemanth who is a resident of Prakashnagar in Bengaluru

4) Accused no 14 was using a number registered in name of Suparna Goshal who is working as a senior manager at a private company

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5) Accused no 15 Karthik was using a mobile number registered in name of Velu who is a resident of Girinagar in Bengaluru

6) Accused no 16 Keshavamurthy was using a mobile number registered in name of  Pragna who is a resident in Iyengar Ro, Bengaluru

7) Accused no 17 Nikhil Nayak was using a mobile number registered in name of Geetha who is a resident of Kembathalli in Bengaluru

All owners of se SIM cards have also been interrogated by cops to find out why were mobile numbers registered under ir names.

Witnesses will Include Domestic Help, Close Aides of Actors

Darshan's domestic help Babu Lal Khan, Aamir Khan and Susheelamma have been included as witnesses in case by cops. Pavithra Gowda's friend and close aide Samantha is also a witness. or witnesses include Chethan Gowda who was a worker at Stony Brook pub where accused number 2 and accused number 10 were partying before y could be brought to shed where Renukaswamy was confined to. Darshan's friends Mohan Raj and Prakash too have been included as witnesses.

Actor Chikkanna's Role in Dark!

investigation officer h also interrogated actor Chikkanna in connection with case but his name has not been mentioned in remand copy so far. Actor Chikkanna was seen partying along with actor Darshan at Stony Brooks pub on day of Renukaswamy's murder.

10:21 IST, July 6th 2024