PANJIM: In a tragic accident, a 25-year-old woman hailing from Andhra Pradesh was crushed to death after she came under the wheels of a four-wheeler at Starco Junction at Anjuna in the wee hours on Monday.
According to the police, T Pujitha, hailing from Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, along with her friend Shivam Uplaksh, a native of Haryana, was proceeding to Pooja Restaurant from Starco junction. When they reached Manali Guest House, Shivam lost control of the rent-a-bike and dashed against a compound wall. Due to this, Pujitha, who was riding pillion, fell on the road and was run over by a car driven by Samreen Bawani, a native of Hyderabad. Even Samreen allegedly dragged Pujitha for 100 metres towards Pooja Restaurant.
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The deceased was admitted to St Anthony Hospital, Anjuna, where doctor declared her brought dead.
Speaking to O Heraldo, Anjuna PI Prashal Dessai said the body has been preserved in Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Bambolim, and post-mortem is likely to be conducted on March 12, 2024.
A case under Sections 279 and 304 A of IPC has been registered at Anjuna Police Station and Samreen Bawani has been arrested. Further investigation is in progress.
