A male tourist from Odisha, who was with the duo at the time of the crime, is missing as the criminals pushed him into the Tungabhadra canal, while two other male tourists from the US and Maharashtra were injured.
The survivors are undergoing treatment at a government hospital. A special team of police is searching for the accused in this incident. The crime spot is about 4 km from Hampi and a major attraction among foreign tourists.
A case has been registered at the Gangavati Rural Police Station under sections 309 (6) (theft or extortion), 311 (robbery with intent to cause death or grievous hurt), 64 (rape), 70 (1) (gang rape), 109 (attempt to murder) of the Indian Judicial Code (BNS).
According to the FIR, the incident took place when the four tourists and the lady manager of the homestay where they were staying were enjoying playing music near the Sanapur lake.
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