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MARGAO
An unknown person, aged around 55-60 years, was done to death near a temple at Aquem-Margao Tuesday night.
The murder came to light early Wednesday morning when the unidentified man was found lying in a pool of blood with his face smashed with a laterite stone. Police suspect that the unknown person must have come to the temple to seek night shelter.
A hand bag, belonging to the deceased, was found at the scene of the murder. However, no items were found inside the bag, raising suspicions whether the murder has taken place for gains. Soon after receiving information, the Margao police rushed to the spot to investigate the crime. A police sniffer dog was pressed into service to help in the investigations.
The unidentified body has since been sent to the mortuary for post-mortem examination. The police is investigating.
