Mysuru, July 21 -- Three persons have been arrested in connection with the alleged abduction and gang rape of a young woman from West Bengal in Karnataka's Mysuru district, police said on Tuesday, July 21.

The incident, which allegedly took place two days ago, has triggered concern over the safety of women in the region.

According to the police, the woman was standing near a private bus stand in T. Narasipura town when three men allegedly forced her into a car and took her to a lodge in Santhemarahalli in neighbouring Chamarajanagar district. The victim has alleged that the accused sexually assaulted her at the lodge before leaving her behind.

Based on her complaint, T. Narasipura police launched an investigation and arrested the three...