Hyderabad, March 8 -- In a disturbing incident, two women, including a 27-year-old Israeli tourist and a 29-year-old homestay owner, were allegedly gang-raped by three men in Koppal, Karnataka, on Thursday night, March 6.

The assault reportedly occurred while the victims were stargazing near a canal.

The incident took place around 10:30 pm near the Tungabhadra Left Bank Canal. The women were accompanied by three other travelers, including a man from the United States and two others from Maharashtra and Odisha.

The accused, who arrived on a motorcycle, initially asked for directions to a petrol station and then demanded Rs 100 from the Israeli woman. When the group refused, an argument ensued, leading to a violent confrontation.

The at...