Bengal post-poll violence: DGP confirms two deaths, urges people to maintain calm
The Director General of Police in West Bengal has confirmed two deaths related to post-election violence since the election results were announced.
Disturbing details in the Renukaswamy murder case have emerged. The victim was given electric shocks and beaten with a belt. Actor Darshan himself allegedly participated in the beating. A picture of the victim moments before the murder took place has emerged.
The post-mortem report revealed that Renukaswamy was brutally beaten and given electric shocks. His body had multiple bruise marks, a missing ear and ruptured testicles.
The body of Renukaswamy, a 33-year-old auto driver and a fan of the actor, was found near a stormwater drain in Bengaluru on June 9. Police said Renukaswamy was kidnapped and murdered by a gang on the actor's orders after he allegedly sent offensive messages on social media to actor Pavithra Gowda.
The Director General of Police in West Bengal has confirmed two deaths related to post-election violence since the election results were announced.
TVK chief Vijay has officially staked a claim to form the state government, submitting letters of majority support to the Governor. Meanwhile, TVK has reportedly placed its potential alliance deal with the AIADMK on hold.
TVK chief Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Wednesday to stake claim to form a government.
The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to form its first government in West Bengal, with the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for the ninth of May at the Brigade Parade Ground.