Russian national alleges rape in Goa

A 25-year-old Russian woman has allegedly been raped by the owner of a guest-house where she was staying, Pernem police said today.

The incident took place last morning when the girl was asleep in her room, Inspector Sanjay Dalvi said.

style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The accused has been identified as James D'Souza, owner of Morjim Club guest house, and has gone missing after the complaint was filed. "Medical examination of the woman has confirmed rape," Dalvi said.

The victim was supposed to leave the country in the first week of May.