India, Sept. 16 -- Three people were arrested on Monday in Odisha's Puri district in connection with the gangrape of a college girl, police said. Police officials in Puri district said a manhunt has been launched to arrest others allegedly involved in the incident.

The incident took place at a beach near Baliharchandi temple in Brahmagiri police station area around Saturday noon when the woman and her male companion had gone to a place near the temple.

The girl and her male friend were near the beach when they were confronted by two persons, both residents of Chandiput village.

"The two allegedly blackmailed the couple, threatening them that they would inform their family about them meeting each other. They also took Rs.2,000 from the ...