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American tourist sexually assaulted at Karnataka homestay; minister says cover-up bid foiled
Updated On: 22 April, 2026 04:27 PM IST | Madikeri, Karnataka | mid-day online correspondent
According to police sources, the woman had checked into the homestay named 'Devi Villa' on April 19, when she was allegedly sexually assaulted by a man identified as Vrujesh Kumar, a native of Jharkhand
The alleged sexual assault reportedly took place at a private homestay in Kutta village, Ponnampet taluk. Representational pic
A shocking incident of sexual assault on an American woman tourist has come to light in Madikeri district of Karnataka.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Wednesday that there were attempts to hush up the case, but those attempts were foiled by the police.
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