Karnataka High Court Reviews Investigation into US Tourist Rape at Kodagu Homestay
A US tourist from Washington reported being raped at a homestay in Karnataka's Kodagu district after her drink was allegedly spiked. The victim claimed she was restrained and that the facility's Wi-Fi was cut for three days to prevent her from seeking help. Police arrested both a 25-year-old resort worker and the homestay owner, P.A. Ponnappa, in connection with the assault and confinement. While a district court denied bail to the worker, the owner was granted bail and has since challenged the FIR in the Karnataka High Court, seeking compensation for an allegedly illegal arrest. The High Court refused to halt the investigation, emphasizing that the rape of a foreigner is a serious offense, and has requested all official probe records for further review.
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Karnataka's Kodagu homestay owner granted bail in US tourist rape case | Bengaluru News - The Times of India
MYSURU/MADIKERI: Two weeks after a Kutta homestay owner was booked in connection with the alleged rape of a US tourist, who was a guest at the facility, the II Additional District and Sessions Court in Kodagu granted bail to P A Ponnappa aka Vishal on Saturday.Vishal, charged with attempting ...
US tourist raped: 'Drink spiked, Wi-Fi cut for 3 days': US tourist 'raped' at Kodagu homestay; cook, owner held | Bengaluru News - The Times of India
A US national has reported being raped at a homestay in Kodagu, India, after consuming a spiked drink. Allegations of misconduct include the disconnection of Wi-Fi for three days, delaying her ability to seek help. The cook and homestay owner have been arrested as investigations continue.
Kodagu Court Rejects Bail Plea of Resort Worker Accused of Sexually Assaulting American Tourist
Madikeri: A district court in Kodagu has rejected the bail plea of a 25-year-old resort worker accused of sexually assaulting an American tourist at a homestay facility in Kodagu district earlier this year.In its order issued on Thursday, the court dismissed the petition filed by the accused ...
Karnataka Rape Case: ‘I could see and feel, but couldn’t move’: US tourist recounts Karnataka homestay rape ordeal | Bengaluru News - The Times of India
BENGALURU: Investigations into the Kodagu homestay horror in which a US tourist was raped have thrown up more chilling details: The woman was restrain.
Karnataka Kodagu homestay staff rapes US tourist, owner confines her for 3 days - Karnataka News | India Today
The Kodagu homestay owner and staff have been arrested by the Karnataka Police. (Photo: India Today) ... A tourist from Washington was allegedly raped at a homestay in Kodagu district of Karnataka, police said on Wednesday.
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