Bengaluru, April 22 -- Two people have been arrested for allegedly raping an American national at a homestay after giving a drink laced with substances in Kodagu district, police said on Tuesday.

According to police sources, the victim, a Washington-based woman visiting India, was staying at a homestay in Kutta village. The accused is a resident of Jharkhand. The complaint stated that the woman was allegedly sexually assaulted after being given a drink laced with substances, police said.

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...