– An undated photograph of Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa smoking a cigarette in prison went viral on social media
– A video of Darshan making a video call with another man also circulated on social media
– Darshan is currently in judicial custody in connection with a murder case
– Concerns have been raised over Darshan and his aides receiving special facilities in jail
– Jail authorities have initiated an internal inquiry into the matter
– The father of the murder victim has demanded a CBI probe and punishment for the responsible parties
– Netizens and local BJP politicians have expressed concerns over the treatment of Darshan in prison.