'He is doing fine': DGP dismisses rumours of Kannada actor Darshan’s suicide attempt in Bengaluru jail

BENGALURU: Director-general of prisons and correctional services Alok Kumar Monday dismissed as “completely baseless” rumours claiming that actor Darshan Thoogudeepa had tried to kill himself in Bengaluru Central Prison.

Alok Kumar clarified there was no such incident and appealed to the actor’s fans not to believe in such false information. “The rumours (of Darshan trying to harm himself) are far from the truth. He is doing fine,” the DGP said.

Darshan, lodged in prison in connection with the sensational Renukaswamy murder case, has written to the prison superintendent seeking permission to meet his wife, Vijayalakshmi.

Vijayalakshmi also met Alok Kumar to request for the private meeting ahead of their wedding anniversary. Authorities said a decision will be taken as per prison rules.

Alok Kumar said Vijayalakshmi was emotional during the meeting, especially after Supreme Court recently rejected Darshan’s bail plea. She also shared a post on Instagram expressing her feelings during the difficult phase.