In response to the sexual assault of an American tourist at Devi Villa Homestay in Kutta village, Madikeri district, the Karnataka Tourism Department has canceled the establishment's license. The incident involved Vrijesh Kumar, the cook, who allegedly mixed an intoxicating substance into a drink, leading to the assault after the victim lost consciousness. The homestay owner, Vishal, reportedly attempted to cover up the incident by disabling Wi-Fi for nearly three days, preventing the victim from seeking help. Following the incident, both Kumar and Vishal were arrested and are currently in judicial custody. Karnataka's Home Minister, G. Parameshwara, stated that attempts to hush up the case were thwarted by police action. The state has reiterated the importance of adhering to tourist safety regulations and has mandated that all homestays comply with established safety protocols to prevent such incidents in the future.