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Renukaswamy Murder Trial: Key Witness Denies Knowledge, Court Adjourned
✍️ TOI City
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 01:45 PM
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In the Renukaswamy murder case, key witness Puneeth MJ denied knowledge of the events at the shed, leading the court to adjourn the hearing until Thursday.
The trial proceedings for the Renukaswamy murder case took a significant turn on Tuesday as the prime witness, Puneeth MJ, testified before the court. Puneeth explicitly stated that he had no knowledge of the events that allegedly occurred at the shed, a statement that contradicts earlier expectations from the prosecution.
The accused, Darshan and Pavithra Gowda, participated in the hearing via video conference from their respective prisons. During the session, Darshan requested the court to allow him physiotherapy to manage his back pain, adding a health-related dimension to the ongoing legal proceedings.
Police records indicate that after initially being contacted by the authorities, Puneeth changed his mobile phone number and returned to his hometown. This sequence of events has raised questions regarding his initial cooperation and subsequent withdrawal from the investigation process.
The court has adjourned the hearing, with the next session scheduled for Thursday. The defense and prosecution are expected to present further arguments based on the witness's latest testimony and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance from the immediate vicinity of the incident.
The accused, Darshan and Pavithra Gowda, participated in the hearing via video conference from their respective prisons. During the session, Darshan requested the court to allow him physiotherapy to manage his back pain, adding a health-related dimension to the ongoing legal proceedings.
Police records indicate that after initially being contacted by the authorities, Puneeth changed his mobile phone number and returned to his hometown. This sequence of events has raised questions regarding his initial cooperation and subsequent withdrawal from the investigation process.
The court has adjourned the hearing, with the next session scheduled for Thursday. The defense and prosecution are expected to present further arguments based on the witness's latest testimony and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance from the immediate vicinity of the incident.