Barnala, Dec. 10 -- Police have booked three individuals, including an armyman and a hotel owner, in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a minor girl and her friend, authorities confirmed on Tuesday.

Deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Satvir Singh stated that the case originated from a complaint lodged on Thursday by a 17-year-old girl. The complainant reported that she had befriended an army man identified as Gurnam Singh, a resident of Amritsar, via social media. She subsequently introduced her friend to Gurnam's cousin, Karan Singh, and the four began communicating.

According to police reports, on December 1, Gurnam Singh and Karan Singh allegedly lured the two minor girls to a local hotel. Police said the accused booked...