An American woman visiting India was allegedly raped at a homestay in Karnataka's Kodagu district after being given a drink laced with substances.
Two people have been arrested in connection with the case, including the homestay owner who is suspected of attempting to suppress the incident.
The victim, a Washington-based woman, was staying at a homestay in Kutta village when the alleged assault took place.
Police said the victim alleged that she was administered a drink mixed with intoxicants, following which she was assaulted.
The accused is a resident of Jharkhand, and the homestay owner is also being probed over allegedly trying to prevent the woman from seeking help.
Police revealed that the victim managed to leave the homestay after three days and contacted authorities in the United States, following which American officials reached out to Indian police.
The case was registered promptly, and investigation teams were deployed.
Both the accused and the homestay owner have been remanded to judicial custody until May 3 by a local court.
