Fact Check: Did Dhruva Sarja Say Kick Darshan With Boots Over Renuka Swamy Murder Case?

As the investigation around the murder on Renuka Swamy alleged by Darshan's aides is on, there are many speculations around the incident.

Amid all the reports, a video has been doing rounds claiming that Dhruva Sarja has slammed Darshan over the incident.

"I can't express my views as a celebrity because as a celebrity you have to react with dignity. Kick him with boots," Dhruva Sarja is heard saying in the clip.

This video being spread by netizens as Dhruva's reaction to the Renuka Swamy's murder. In a digital age, such clips will have some real impact and many fall prey to fake videos. Especially, since there were speculations about Dhruva and Darshan's rift. Is there a truth in the claims?

However, upon thorough fact-checking, no evidence could be found to support the claim. Despite extensive searches on platforms like YouTube and Google, no trace of such comments by Dhruva Sarja could be located. Further investigation revealed that the few videos circulating dated back to April 2024, predating the incident in question.

Since the incident occurred in June, it is safe to say Dhruva Sarja did not make those comments.

Furthermore, Dhruva Sarja had explicitly declined to comment on the matter days earlier. His silence at a recent event when questioned about the ongoing developments further indicates his reluctance to engage with the issue.

For unversed, Renuka Swamy was abducted from Chitradurga on Saturday and taken to Bengaluru, where he was brutally murdered in a shed. His body was later discovered dumped in a drainage in Kamakshi Palya on Sunday. Initially, Darshan's aides claimed the murder was over a financial dispute, but police later linked Darshan and Pavithra Gowda to the crime, identifying them as accused number 2 and 1, respectively.