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Darshan Case: Actor Chikkanna turns silent in court after identifying Darshan and Pavithra
- •Actors Chikkanna and Yashas Surya appeared before the 59th Sessions Court as witnesses in the Renukaswamy murder case.
- •Chikkanna started his testimony by mentioning the dinner at Stony Brook Restaurant, but fell silent after identifying Darshan, Pavithra Gowda, Pradosh, and Vinay.
- •When asked by the judge, Chikkanna stated he was feeling extremely nervous and unable to speak, leading the judge to grant him a 10-minute break.
- •Meanwhile, Yashas Surya turned hostile regarding the kidnapping details, stating that the police had told him what to say.
- •The Special Public Prosecutor requested permission for cross-examination of Yashas Surya, which was approved by the court, while Chikkanna will be summoned on another day.
Key Questions Answered
Actor Chikkanna suddenly fell silent after identifying Darshan and Pavithra Gowda in court. When the judge asked what happened, Chikkanna explained that he was feeling extremely nervous and was unable to speak further.
Yashas Surya testified about how he met Darshan, the movie they worked on, and attending talks regarding a film. However, he turned hostile regarding the matter of Pavan informing Darshan about the kidnapping, stating that the police had told him what to say.
The Special Public Prosecutor immediately requested permission for cross-examination after Yashas Surya turned hostile, to which the judge agreed. For Chikkanna, who was too nervous to testify, the judge gave him time to rest and the prosecution stated they would issue a summons for another day.
