According to sources, Renukaswamy was murdered. His lifeless body was discovered in a gutter near Sumanahalli Bridge on Saturday night. The victim’s body was covered in physical scars, establishing his death as murder. According to reports, Renukaswamy allegedly sent obscene texts to actress Pavithra Gowda, who is believed to be close to Kannada actor Darshan. Darshan Thoogudeepa and his nine friends have been arrested by Mysuru police in connection with Renukaswamy’s death.