Dharmasthala: Three persons, who were in connection with the sexual assault on minor girl have been arrested by Dharmasthala police. Source said, one among the accused had befriended the girl and was in physical relationship with her. Later, six of his friends sexually assaulted her as well.

SP Bhushan Gulabrao Borase said that the legal action has already been initiated and the culprits will be brought to book soon. The police have already spread their teams in search of other four persons, who were also part of this incident.

A case has been registered under POCSO Act.