Watch: SUV barges into Goa resort’s reception, runs over owner

Police have arrested the accused SUV driver and booked him under sections of culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

According to the police, the incident took place around 8.30 pm Saturday when the resort owner was attending a phone call at the reception area. (Photo: Special Arrangement)

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A 57-year-old resort owner was killed and two staffers injured after an SUV rammed into the resort’s premises in North Goa’s Vagator on Saturday night, police said.

Police have arrested the accused SUV driver and booked him under sections of culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

According to the police, the incident took place around 8.30 pm Saturday when the resort owner, Remedia Mary Albuquerque (57), was attending a phone call at the reception area.

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Police said the accused driver, Sachin Kurup (42), who hails from Pune, had gone to the resort to pick up a friend. According to the police, he was driving towards the parking area near the guest house when he claimed to have lost control of the vehicle.

Police have recovered purported CCTV footage that shows the SUV ramming into the victims.

A police officer said, “The SUV barged into the resort and hit a woman and two workers near the reception counter. The woman was declared dead on arrival at a hospital in Mapusa. The two staffers, Shiv Dindo and Rupa Paras, were rushed to a hospital and are stable. During questioning, the driver said he lost control of the car while parking.”

“We are investigating allegations of drunk driving. A medical report is awaited. The accused driver was immediately arrested and an FIR was registered under section 304 of Indian Penal Code. He was produced in a court and sent to police custody for four days,” the officer said.

The accused has been working in Goa for over a decade in the event management sector, said police.

Pavneet Singh Chadha

Pavneet Singh Chadha is the Goa Correspondent of The Indian Express. His reporting focuses intensely on the state of Goa, covering major developments in politics, governance, and significant local events, which establishes his high degree of Expertise and Authority in the region. Expertise Geographic Expertise: As the Goa correspondent, Pavneet provides on-the-ground, comprehensive coverage of Goa's political, social, and cultural landscape, ensuring readers receive timely and localized insights. Key Coverage Focus: His recent work demonstrates deep investigative capabilities and a focus on high-impact stories, including: Investigative Reporting: Extensive coverage of complex events such as major incidents (e.g., the Goa nightclub fire), tracing the legal, political, and safety lapses involved. Government and Law Enforcement: Detailed tracking of police actions, deportations, and legal proceedings related to significant local cases. Policy and Governance: Reporting on the judiciary (e.g., Goa High Court flagging illegal structures) and the actions of government departments. He tweets @pub_neat ... Read More

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