The Police have arrested three youth for posing for semi-nude pictures atop the Pidurangala rock and posting them on social media. 

The arrest follows an investigation into the matter, launched yesterday, following a severe social media outcry. 

The Police said arrests had been made under the laws against obscene publications and the Police ordinance.

The photograph was also picked up by newspapers resulting in a strong public outcry resulting in the Police to arrest the culprits.