Third accused arrested in Karkala rape case
The HinduThe Karkala police have arrested Abhay, 23, of Karkala Town, in connection with drugging and raping a 21-year-old woman on August 23. In a statement, Udupi Superintendent of Police K. Arun said the investigation has revealed that Abhay supplied narcotic drugs to the prime accused Altaf, who used it to intoxicate the victim and rape her. Dr. Arun said the police have taken two suspects into their custody and questioned them to know their role in the rape case. The Karkala police have already arrested Altaf and another accused Savera Richard Quadras in connection the rape. Karnataka Bovi Vaddara Kshemabhivruddhi Sangha and various Dalit organisations staged a protest in Karkala on Monday, August 26, seeking the arrest of all persons allegedly involved in the rape of the woman of their community.