Raichur, Oct. 26 -- The alleged illegal trade in bodies buried in a graveyard in Raichur has taken a new turn with the police arresting three people and searching for a fourth accused. Investigators have registered an FIR against four persons and are examining the possible role of a private medical college in the suspected racket.

The arrested persons are Eeresh, a graveyard assistant, Raju, an employee of a private medical college, and Afsar. Huligeppe, who also works as a graveyard assistant and is reportedly a friend of Eeresh, remains absconding. The Netaji Nagar police are conducting a search to locate him.

Police have stepped up the investigation by carrying out inspections at both the graveyard and the private medical college. Du...