Kolkata/IBNS, Jan. 30 -- Three people, including prime accused Tanay Shastri, were arrested on Thursday from Bongaon in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district in connection with the alleged harassment of Bengali actress Mimi Chakraborty during a public event.

Police arrested Shastri from his residence, along with two others from the same location, following a scuffle with locals who attempted to resist the arrests, officials said.

Reacting to the development, Chakraborty, who is currently busy promoting her latest release, said the arrests marked only the beginning of the legal process.

A short while after he was arrested, Shastri complained of sickness and was admitted to a hospital.

The controversy dates back to January 26, when C...