Jailed kannada actor Darshan's picture of himself smoking a cigarette and sipping coffee inside Bengaluru's Central Jail in Parappana Agrahara became popular on social media on Sunday, sparking speculation that the jail administration was favoring him. In the horrific kidnapping and murder case involving his admirer Renukaswamy, Darshan is the second accused.

Darshan is seen in the picture sitting cross-legged on a chair and clutching a coffee mug. In addition, he can be seen smiling and having fun inside the jail while holding a cigarette with the other hand. In the picture, Darshan is seen sitting on chairs with his manager and the other two prisoners, enjoying a nice conversation free from guilt or dread.

Darshan is being held in the prison's special barrack.
 
After the image went viral on Sunday, there were rumors that Darshan and his close friends were receiving preferential treatment within the jail.
 
According to sources, Darshan is free to go about the facility and interact with other detainees.
 
The family of Renukaswamy, a fan who was brutally murdered by Darshan, his companion Pavithra Gowda, and 15 other people, is startled by the discovery. The case is nearing the point where the police are submitting a charge sheet, and Darshan is hopeful that this development would give him a head start in his application for release.
 
However, the police Department has not made any comments about the incident yet.
 

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