Delhi tourist mows down woman in Goa after dispute over pet dog, arrested
Panaji: A tourist from Delhi has been arrested in Goa and charged with murder after allegedly running over a woman in Mandrem following a heated dispute over a pet dog, media reports said.
According to police sources, the altercation began when a local woman, Maria Feliz Fernandes, requested a tourist family to keep their dog away from her house, as it was causing trouble for her own pet, NDTV reported.
This led to an argument that soon turned violent.
During the clash, a woman from the tourist group allegedly grabbed Fernandes by her hair, causing her to fall, the report said, citing sources.
Shortly after, Deepak Batra, one of the tourists, allegedly ran over Fernandes at high speed, dragging her body for about 10 metres.
Her son, Joseph, sustained a shoulder injury while trying to save her.
Goa Police have registered a case against Deepak Batra, charging him with murder.
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