Ramanathapuram (TN), Mar 25 (PTI) The police on Friday arrested three persons who allegedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted a college girl here when she was sitting at the Mukkaiyur beach in this district, after tying up her male companion using her dupatta.

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They also robbed his cash and other valuables, police said.

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The man allegedly attempted to commit suicide over the incident.

Based on the victim's complaint, a special team from Virudhunagar launched a probe into the matter. Two of the accused allegedly assaulted a sub-inspector when the team went to nab them, before being apprehended.

Another accused was arrested at Tirupur, police added.

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