Mangaluru: Three persons accused of attempting to rape and murder three minor girls were, on Wednesday, February 11, arrested by police.

The accused were arrested and booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Speaking to the media, Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Dr P S Harsha said, “The trio had attempted to rape and murder three minor girls today at Konaje. We have arrested them for the same.”