{
  "id": 17002873,
  "title": "Twist in Renukaswamy murder case, prime witness turns hostile against actor Darshan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/twist-in-renukaswamy-murder-case-prime-witness-turns-hostile-against",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-28T17:31:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/twist-in-renukaswamy-murder-case-prime-witness-turns-hostile/articleshow/135275136.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Puneeth MJ, a key witness, testified during the trial of the Renukaswamy murder case. He claimed to have no knowledge of the events that occurred at the shed. The accused, Darshan and Pavithra Gowda, appeared via video conference from prison. After initially being contacted by police, Puneeth changed his mobile phone and returned to his hometown. The hearing has been adjourned, with Darshan…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}