New Delhi, March 8 -- Karnataka Police on Saturday arrested two people in connection with the gang-rape of two women, including a 27-year-old Israeli tourist.

"Out of the three accused, we have arrested two and efforts are being taken to nab the third suspect in the case," said Ram L Arasiddi, Superintendent of Police of Koppal.

Three male tourists who were with the women were also assaulted and pushed into a canal and one of them was found dead.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah termed it a deeply heinous crime, and stated that police have already arrested two accused and are continuing the investigation.

The horrific assault and rape of an Israeli national and a homestay owner in Sanapur, Gangavati taluk, Koppal district, is a d...