BJP MLA Mahesh Tenginkai condemned an assault on two women tourists in Hampi, Karnataka, citing government lapses in law and order. The attack included the rape of an Israeli national and the murder of a male tourist.

On Monday, police apprehended the third accused in the Hampi rape case. The accused, identified as 27-year-old Saranabasava, a carpenter by profession, had been absconding since the crime.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah termed the Hampi rape incident a ’heinous crime’, and directed the police officials to take immediate action against the accused. police have arrested two accused and search is underway for another.

The third accused in the gangrape of two women, including an Israeli tourist, has been arrested. The incident occurred while the victims were stargazing near Hampi.

"As I had told previously, we have taken this incident very seriously and we had formed teams... We visited the spot as well. Based on the information and some technical help, we had earlier arrested two persons.

In response to a gang rape near Hampi, Koppal police conducted security raids at local resorts, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

The Karnataka police arrested a third suspect in the shocking Hampi rape and murder case during an inter-state operation in Tamil Nadu on Sunday. The suspect, identified as Sharanappa, was subjected to a medical examination before being transported to Karnataka by road.

In the wake of the Hampi rape and murder incident, Karnataka Police has started conducting raids and patrolling in the area. Ram L Arasiddi, the Superintendent of Police of Koppal, carried out raids on the homestays and resorts in Basapura,