In connection with the Karkala rape case, Udupi District Superintendent of Police, Dr. Arun K, confirmed the arrest of a third suspect, Abhay (23), from Karkala. This arrest follows the earlier detainment of two suspects, Altaf and Xavier Richard Quadros.
Abhay is accused of supplying drugs to the prime accused, Altaf, and attempting to assist him in evading capture after the crime. He is currently in police custody and will be presented before the court on Tuesday, August 27, where authorities will seek his custody for further investigation. Abhay has been charged under the NDPS Act.
The investigation into the case is ongoing as police work to uncover all details and proceed with necessary legal actions. The two previously arrested suspects remain in custody as the probe continues.
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