Karnataka Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi on Sunday confirmed the arrest of the third accused in the gangrape case involving a 27-year-old Israeli tourist and another woman in Koppal district. The horrific incident took place on the night of March 6 while the victims were stargazing near Hampi,

G Parameshwara also said, moving forward, tourists visiting Karnataka will be briefed on the dos and don'ts to ensure their safety.

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.