An American national was allegedly raped at a homestay in Karnataka's Kodagu district after being made to consume a laced drink, police said.
The victim, a Washington-based woman visiting India, was staying at a homestay in Kutta village.
Police said that according to the complaint, the accused, a resident of Jharkhand, allegedly sexually assaulted the victim after giving her a drink laced with substances.
Another person arrested in the case is the homestay owner who allegedly tried to suppress the incident.
The owner allegedly disconnected the victim's WiFi access for three days, restricting her from contacting anyone or seeking help.
US officials reached out to Indian police after the victim contacted authorities in the United States, and the case has reached the Ministry of External Affairs.
Both the accused and the homestay owner have been remanded to judicial custody until May 3 by a local court.
