American Woman Allegedly Raped at Karnataka Homestay, Two Arrested
American woman ‘raped’ at Karnataka homestay, alleges she was given laced drink
Hindustan Times
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An American woman visiting Kutta village in Kodagu district, Karnataka, has alleged she was raped after being given a drink laced with intoxicants. Two individuals, including the homestay owner, have been arrested amid accusations of attempting to suppress the incident. The case is under investigation by local authorities.
- 01An American woman reported being raped at a homestay in Karnataka.
- 02The victim claims she was given a drink laced with intoxicants.
- 03Two individuals, including the homestay owner, have been arrested.
- 04The homestay owner is accused of trying to prevent the victim from seeking help.
- 05The Ministry of External Affairs is involved in coordinating the investigation.
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An American national visiting Kutta village in Kodagu district, Karnataka, reported being raped after allegedly consuming a drink laced with intoxicants. Following her complaint, police arrested two individuals, including the homestay owner, who is suspected of trying to suppress the incident by disconnecting the victim's WiFi access for three days. The victim managed to leave the homestay and contacted authorities in the United States, prompting American officials to reach out to Indian police. Both arrested individuals have been remanded to judicial custody until May 3. The Ministry of External Affairs is also involved, coordinating with local police as the investigation continues. Authorities are conducting a thorough examination, including forensic analysis and digital evidence collection, to ensure a comprehensive probe into the matter.
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This incident raises concerns about the safety of tourists in Karnataka and the accountability of hospitality providers.
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