Bengaluru, April 23 -- State home minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday said that the government was committed to ensure strict legal action with regard to the alleged rape of an American tourist at a homestay in Kodagu district on April 19

The alleged assault took place on April 19 at a private homestay, Devi Villa, in Kutta village near the Karnataka-Kerala border, but police only learned of it after the woman managed to leave the property and contact the US Embassy from Mysuru, according to investigators.

"There is absolutely no question of protecting anyone involved in this case. As soon as the incident came to light, Kodagu police acted swiftly and arrested both accused. Further action will be taken strictly in accordance with the l...