The police have arrested a staff member of the homestay in connection with the alleged sexual assault, and the owner of the facility for allegedly attempting to cover up the crime.
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After cancelling the licence of a homestay in Kodagu following the alleged sexual assault of a woman from the U.S. on its premises, the Kodagu district administration is expected to tighten regulations governing such facilities that provide accommodation to tourists in the coming days.
According to sources in the Tourism Department in Madikeri, Deputy Commissioner of Kodagu, Somashekar S.J., cancelled the licence issued to the homestay located in Kutta following a report from the police.
Published – April 24, 2026 07:28 pm IST
