Cop Issued Notice as Murder Accused Actor Pavithra Gowda Wears Make-Up in Custody

Bengaluru: A woman sub-inspector was issued a notice by the Karnataka Police on Wednesday after murder accused actor Pavithra Gowda, partner of jailed Kannada superstar Darshan Thoogudeepa, was seen wearing makeup while in police custody.

Pavithra is the prime accused in the Renukaswamy murder case. She was taken to her Bengaluru residence for the crime scene investigation. While returning from her residence along with the police officials, she was seen to be applying lipstick and makeup.

Meanwhile, a notice has been issued to the concerned SI from the office of the DCP (West) over the negligence. “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,” DCP (West), Girish said, as reported by India Today.

Gowda has been named as accused number one in the case, allegedly for being the instigator. Kannada film star Darshan Thoogudeepa is accused number two, who allegedly executed the murder.

Renukaswamy, a fan of the actor, had sent obscene messages to Pavithra, which enraged Darshan and allegedly led to him plotting and executing the murder.

Apart from Darshan and Pavithra, 15 others have been arrested in the case.