Koppal, March 11 -- In the wake of the Hampi rape and murder incident, Karnataka Police has started conducting raids and patrolling in the area.

Ram L Arasiddi, the Superintendent of Police of Koppal, carried out raids on the homestays and resorts in Basapura, Anegundi and Sanapur areas and verified the documents.

The police officials have heightened the security measures and increased patrolling in the areas in view of the incident.

On Monday, Karnataka police apprehended the third accused in the Hampi rape case. He had been on the run since the incident.

The accused has been identified as Saranabasava (27) who was working as a carpenter. He was arrested by Gangavathi Rural police from Tamil Nadu's capital city Chennai and has been b...