Sandalwood actor Darshan Thoogudeepa has been embroiled in a serious legal case involving the brutal assault and alleged murder of a fan named Renuka Swamy. For the same, Darshan has been in jail for nearly three months. However, a new controversy has erupted following the emergence of a viral photo taken inside the Bengaluru central prison.

In the image, Darshan is seen casually sitting with a drink in hand and smoking a cigarette, apparently enjoying a relaxed conversation with other inmates. This has sparked a major outcry on social media, with many netizens expressing their outrage over the perceived preferential treatment being given to a man accused of such a heinous crime.

Critics have questioned the integrity of the Karnataka jail system, asking how someone on trial for murder could be allowed such luxuries inside prison. The image has raised serious concerns about the conduct and management within the prison, with calls for accountability and transparency in how the jail authorities handle high-profile inmates like Darshan.

As of now, the jail authorities have not officially responded to the photo or the growing social media backlash.