Bhubaneswar, Dec. 18 -- The Twin City Commissionerate Police on Thursday arrested the prime accused, Satyaprakash Hati, also known as 'Joker Hafi', in connection with the gang rape of a minor girl on the banks of the Daya River in the Dhauli area of Bhubaneswar.

Police confirmed that Hati had been absconding since the incident and was taken into custody following sustained tracking efforts.

According to police sources, the crime was allegedly committed after the main accused had been released from jail in a previous case. As such, authorities are examining the accused's background and criminal history as part of the ongoing probe.

Police further confirmed that while Hati has now been arrested, two of his associates involved in the case...