Panaji: In a shocking incident, a young 25-year-old Irish woman was found dead and naked at an isolated open place in South Goa today.
According to police, they has started investigating the alleged rape and murder of the Irish tourist, who had arrived at Canacona sub-district, known for its popular beaches like Palolem and Agonda, from Arambol in North Goa.
Police said, the deceased had come with a friend and had participated in Holi celebrations, before being found dead on Tuesday.
A police officer familiar with the probe told media persons on condition of anonymity, “We are investigating people with whom she was playing Holi during a party here. Her friend has also given us some leads and we are questioning some suspects.”
Naked Irish woman found dead after Holi festival in Goa
Police have sent the body to the Goa Medical College near Panaji for a post mortem, who is suspecting case of rape in the case.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Sammy Tavares said, “The body was lying in a pool of blood without clothes and there were injuries to the head and face.”
