Overview

• Darshan Thoogudeepa and Pavithra Gowda are key suspects in the murder of Renuka Swamy, allegedly due to obscene messages sent to Gowda.
• Swamy was kidnapped, tortured with electric shocks and beaten before being killed; Darshan reportedly paid large sums to accomplices.
• The actor's farmhouse manager, Sridhar, committed suicide, leaving a video and note that mentioned severe depression.
• Authorities are examining potential links between Sridhar's death and the murder investigation.
• Karnataka Home Minister supports ongoing police investigation, denies need for CBI involvement.