A 22-year-old woman from Bengaluru was found murdered with her throat slit in a forested area of Goa on Monday morning. Police have arrested Sanjay Kevin M, 22, from Hubballi, Karnataka, in connection with the crime.
According to officials, the two were in a relationship and had travelled to Goa together. Investigators believe Sanjay murdered her after suspecting she was involved with another man. The woman worked as non-teaching staff at a Bengaluru school, while the accused is reportedly unemployed.
A murder case has been registered at the Ponda police station, and an investigation is underway. The crime scene was examined with the help of forensic experts, a dog squad, and technical teams.
Police continue to probe the motive and timeline leading to the tragic killing.
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