Indian national associated with Team India arrested over rape charges in Harare

New Delhi: An Indian associated with a company that provides logistical support to BCCI’s media management has been arrested for allegedly raping a woman in Harare.   The Harare based woman has accused the Indian national of spiking her drink with sedatives at a party and raping her at a hotel in the city. There were a few other women who were also present in the party.   The accused who is also associated with one of the sponsors of the series has denied the charges and has offered to undergo a DNA test.   The Indian ambassador in Zimbabwe is following the matter closely while the police investigating the case.   The storm erupted after a news portal in Zimbabwe reported that an unnamed Indian cricketer had been arrested on charges of rape.   The reports stated that India's ambassador to the African nation, R Masakui, had tried to prevent the player's arrest last night at a Harare hotel.   The BCCI, on its part, refused to comment, claiming that it is yet to ascertain the exact facts of the issue.   "We are keeping a close watch on the development. It is a serious issue. Being aware of the sensitive nature of the issue, the BCCI won't make comments without ascertaining facts," said a top Board official on condition of anonymity.   India are currently engaged in a three-match Twenty20 series against the hosts after sweeping the ODIs 3-0.   The visitors had lost the opening T20 in Harare yesterday and will be playing the second match tomorrow at the same venue.