Russian Man Arrested in Goa for Alleged Murders of Two Russian Women

A Russian man, Aleksei Leonov, was arrested in Goa for allegedly murdering two Russian women, Elena Kasthanova and Elena Vaneeva, reportedly over disputes involving borrowed money and a fire dancing prop. Police describe the killings as triggered rather than premeditated and are investigating possible links to other deaths. Leonov is said to have a history of drug use and mental health issues, though some of his claims about additional murders remain unverified.