KARNATAKA: In a troubling development, the samadhi of Renukaswamy -- the fan who was allegedly murdered by Kannada actor Darshan and his associates -- has been found vandalised at a burial ground in Chitradurga district. The incident came to light on Wednesday.
The granite nameplate on the samadhi, which displayed Renukaswamy’s name along with his birth and death dates, has been broken, and parts of the structure itself appear damaged. The vandalism occurred at the Jogimatti burial ground in Chitradurga city. Authorities said it is unclear when the damage took place.
Family members said they were unaware of the incident until informed. Preliminary inquiries indicate that the damage may have occurred during the construction of a new layout in the vicinity, though police are also investigating the possibility of deliberate vandalism by miscreants. Sources indicated that the incident may have occurred as far back as September 14.