BENGALURU, April 24 -- The Kodagu district administration has cancelled the licence of a homestay in Kutta village following a sexual assault case involving a United States national, officials said on Thursday.

The action follows an incident reported on April 12 at "Devi Villa," a homestay in Kutta of Ponnampet taluk, where an American woman alleged that a staff member sexually assaulted her. The property, owned by PA Ponnappa, had received permission from the tourism department on January 15, 2024.

Police registered a case against the cook, identified as the main accused, and the owner. Officials said there were allegations that attempts were made to suppress the incident.

Kutta police arrested both individuals and produced them befor...