Rape of foreigner in India a very serious offence: Karnataka Hight Court
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The Karnataka High Court on Monday sought the investigation records of a case involving allegations that a 33-year-old US tourist was raped at a Kodagu homestay, while expressing serious concerns about such allegations [Palecanda Ponnappa @ Vishal Vs State of Karnataka].The Court was hearing a petition filed by the Kodagu homestay's owner, Palecanda Ponnappa, who had earlier been arrested on allegations that he withheld information about the rape at his homestay from the authorities. He is prese