Russian man held for killing two female compatriots in north Goa

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Russian nationalist Aleksei Leonov was arrested for allegedly sidesplitting compatriots Elena Vaneeva and Elena Kasthanova successful northbound Goa connected January 14 and January 15 successful Arambol and Morjim villages, a constabulary authoritative said connected Friday (January 17, 2026).

He killed his person Elena Vaneeva (37) successful her country astatine Morjim connected January 14 by slitting her cervix with a knife, the Mandrem constabulary presumption authoritative said.

As per the ailment by Vaneeva's landlady, the incidental happened aft 11 p.m., helium added.

The accused aboriginal went to to Arambol village, situated 8 kilometres away, connected January 15 evening to conscionable his person Elena Kasthanova (37).

He tied her with rope-like worldly and aboriginal slit her throat, a Morjim constabulary presumption authoritative said. Both bodies were recovered connected Friday (January 16) , arsenic per police.

Mr. Leonov was arrested by Mandrem constabulary and further probe into the treble murders is underway.

Published - January 17, 2026 10:17 americium IST

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