India, April 29 -- The Kolhapur police on Tuesday arrested another suspect in connection with the sexual exploitation and blackmail case registered at the Hatkanangale Police Station in Kolhapur district, officials said.

The arrested accused has been identified as Sharukh Hussain Desai, 30, of Shiroli Pulachi village in Hatkanangale tehsil. Police said he was allegedly an accomplice of the prime accused in the case.

Officials said another woman approached the police on Tuesday in connection with the case, and efforts are underway to counsel and encourage her to formally register a complaint.

According to the police, an FIR was initially registered at Rajarampuri Police Station on Sunday before the case was transferred to the Hatkananga...