# Co-accused says actor Darshan stood on Renukaswamy’s chest 2026-08-13T18:11:29+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A co-accused in the Renukaswamy murder case has given a detailed first-person account of what he claims happened on June 8, 2024. NDTV reports that the accomplice stated actor Darshan stood on Renukaswamy's chest and had “fall guys” ready. The account is the first time a co-accused has provided such graphic details about the alleged murder. The case has drawn national attention because of Darshan's star power. The accomplice's statement could be critical evidence, though it will be tested in cross-examination. The trial is expected to rely heavily on forensic reports and witness testimony. ## Coverage - ndtv.com Tags: crime, Darshan murder case, forensic evidence, Kannada actor, Renukaswamy, trial Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/co-accused-says-actor-darshan-stood-on-renukaswamys-chest/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/co-accused-says-actor-darshan-stood-on-renukaswamys-chest/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.