BENGALURU, 26 JUNE

City police have issued a notice to a woman Sub-Inspector for allowing jailed Kannada actor Darshan’s friend Pavithra Gowda to apply make-up in police custody.

According to police officials, on 15 June, Pavithra was taken to her residence for recording details of the crime scene in the City.

Taking time off during the searches at her residence, Pavithra was seen applying lipstick and make-up and was all smiles while climbing down the stairs at her residence along with police personnel.

The incident triggered a debate on social media about Pavithra not showing any guilt or remorse over the murder of Darshan’s fan Renukaswamy.

A notice has been issued to the woman sub inspector from the office of the DCP (West) and a clarification has been sought.

Meanwhile, Pavithra’s mother and daughter met her at Central Prison and it has been learnt that she broke down during the visit. Jail officials have been asked to record the names, details of the visitors who are coming over to meet Darshan and Pavithra.

It has also been learnt that the police have passed an order to seize two US-made pistols possessed by Darshan. Police have beefed up security in and around Parapppana Agrahara central prison where a large number of fans of actor Darshan are making a beeline every day in the hope of meeting him.

Darshan, Pavithra, and 15 others have been arrested on charges of murdering 33-year-old Renukaswamy, a resident of Chitradurga.  -Salar News