Cops file FIR against Kannada actor Darshan for ‘letting’ his dogs bite woman

Controversy surrounds Kannada actor Darshan for allegedly unleashing dogs on a woman.

Published on: Nov 1, 2023, 13:43:21 IST

By Yamini C S

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Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa has found himself in the middle of a controversy after allegedly “letting” his pet dogs loose on a woman in Bengaluru. Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against him in this regard, according to news agency ANI.

Kannada actor Darshan. (Twitter/dasadarshan)

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The actor has been accused of setting his dogs free on a woman and even letting them bite her on Saturday for parking her car in the vicinity of his residence in Bengaluru's RR Nagar, according to reports. Thoogudeepa has not yet addressed these allegations. In this light, cops filed an FIR under section 289 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for alleged “negligent conduct”.

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The actor has been in the news for similar instances in the past. In the beginning of the year, Thoogudeepa faced another case filed by the Forest department against him and his wife for posing with a migratory bird, the bar-headed goose.

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Earlier in December, the actor was attacked by miscreants while promoting his film ‘Kranti’, wherein the Karnataka police held three people for allegedly hurling a slipper at him on a stage in Hosapete.

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He was even banned by Kannada media agencies for two years after an audio clip of his went viral. Thoogudeepa was heard yelling at someone and even cursing the person in a conversation with a media member.

(With ANI inputs)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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