India, April 22 -- An American national 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, police said on Tuesday.

She is a Washington-based woman visiting India and was staying at a homestay in Kutta village.

A police officer involved in the investigation said, "The victim has alleged that she was administered a drink mixed with intoxicants, following which she was assaulted. Based on her complaint and supporting evidence, we have registered a case and taken the accused into custody."

The accused is a resident of Jharkhand, and the owner of the homestay is also being probed over allegedly trying to prevent the woma...