New Delhi, India

Kannada actor Darshan's alleged role in pharmacist Renukaswamy's murder case has shocked the entertainment industry. Apart from the Kannada actor, his rumoured girlfriend Pavithra Gowda has been one of the prime accused. Currently, both Darshan and Pavithra are under police custody, but a debate has triggered after the actress was seen wearing makeup.

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On Wednesday, the Karnataka Police issued a notice to a woman sub-inspector after Gowda, who is the prime accused in the high-profile murder case, was seen wearing makeup while in police custody. She was taken to her Bengaluru residence when she was spotted wearing makeup including lipstick and was seen smiling.

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 As per India Today, action has been taken against SI for her negligence and for allowing Gowda to wear makeup. A notice has been issued against them over the negligence and clarification has been sought.

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S Girish, Deputy Commissioner of Police (West), has taken action in the case that was brought to the attention through the media. Girish said, "Pavithra used to stay at her home every night where she had probably kept her makeup bag. The lady PSI used to go there every day in the morning to pick her up and get her to AP Nagar police station. The lady PSI could have observed this and stopped Pavithra from doing that. For this negligence, she has been issued a notice for explanation."

Renukaswamy's Murder Case

Apart from Darshan and his rumoured girlfriend Pavithra Gowda, 15 others were arrested on charges of murdering Renukaswamy,who was a fan of the actor.

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On June 11, Kannada actor Darshan's name emerged in the murder of his fan Renukaswamy, a pharmacist from Chitradurga. As per the details, on June 10,  the Kannada actor planned to take action against Renukaswamy to teach him a lesson over his derogatory remarks against Pavithra, his girlfriend.

Gowda has been accused of instigating Darshan against Renukaswamy. Both Darshan and Pavithra have been dating for 10 years and are now prime accused in the case. 

Renukaswamy's body was discovered at Sumanahalli Bridge in Bengaluru by a food delivery boy. 

(With agency inputs)