Kasargod: Kasargod police have arrested three persons in connection with a sexual assault case against a minor. In connection to this case, five people were detained already previously.

The three persons have been arrested in connection with the brutal sexual assault on a 16-year-old girl at a rented house in Uliyathadka area. The accused have been identified as Abdul Aziz (38) of Uliyathadka, Subba (58) of Kananthigere, Koodlu and Vasudeva Gatti (50) of Uliyathadka.

A complaint has been lodged that the minor girl has been sexual assaulted since two years after tricking her. A childline officer received a complaint and after questioning the girl the police collected information whereby the incident came to light. Police are undertaking further investigation into the case.