A woman tourist was allegedly raped at a resort in Assonora village, North Goa, and a man from Gujarat has been arrested in connection with the crime. The incident occurred on August 23, and the police apprehended the 47-year-old accused, identified as Laxman Shiyar, who was also visiting Goa as a tourist.

According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Jivba Dalvi, the victim and the accused had initially met on a flight and became acquainted. The man had obtained the woman's phone number during their conversation and maintained contact with her over the phone. During the week, both the victim and the accused visited Goa separately.