Mysuru/Madikeri, April 22 -- Incident in Kodagu homestay; cook arrested on rape charges; homestay owner held for suppressing the offence

A woman from the United States of America (USA) has alleged that she was raped at a homestay in Kutta village of Kodagu district after being given a drug-laced drink by a worker.

Based on her complaint, Kodagu Police have arrested Vrujesh Kumar, a native of Jharkhand working as a cook at 'Devi Villa' homestay, and the property's owner, Vishal Ponnappa.

Kodagu Superintendent of Police R.N. Bindu Mani confirmed the case, stating in a brief release that a sexual assault complaint involving a foreign national has been registered at Kutta Police Station and that two accused have been arrested and remanded ...