Varanasi, April 11 -- Three more accused were arrested in the Varanasi gangrape case on Friday, taking the total number of arrests to 12, police officials said. They were brought to the court and sent to district jail on the order of the court.

ACP Vidush Saxena said, "A total of 12 accused have been arrested and are being sent to judicial custody. The remaining accused are being identified and will be accounted for soon. The victim and the family are being provided aid under Rani Lakshmi Bai Scheme. Strict action will be taken against the culprits. Three more accused are arrested, and they are being sent to jail."

Earlier on April 9, nine accused were sent to judicial custody by the District and Sessions Court. The police found the vic...