Dhaka, March 8 -- Two women, including a 27-year-old Israeli tourist were allegedly raped by three men in Karnataka state of India on Thursday night.

The attack took place on the banks of a canal in Koppal, around 350 km from Bengaluru, where they were stargazing with three other travelers.

The assailants pushed the three male travelers into the canal before assaulting the women.

While Daniel, an American, and Pankaj from Maharashtra managed to escape, Bibash from Odisha drowned. His body was recovered on Saturday morning.

Authorities have assured swift action, stating that the accused will be arrested soon. The women are currently receiving treatment at a government hospital.

Koppal Superintendent of Police Ram L Arasiddi confirmed ...