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Goanet mourns the passing of Cornel da Costa in London, England - Sep 10/10 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM SEPT 8: An unknown person on Tuesday attacked a 70 year old woman for not lending him Rs 200 which he needed. As per the complaint registered by one Laxmi Shamba Halarnakar (70) from Bordem Bicholim a person who last year had worked at her house for a day came to her on Tuesday and demanded to give him Rs 200 which he needed. The woman told him that she did not have any money and told him to go back. The woman later came inside the house and when she was having food the person rushed inside the house and hit her on her head with a 'koita'. The woman was rushed to PHC Bicholim and later was sent home after the treatment. The woman was unable to tell the name of the accused eventhough she has told that if she sees the person she would recognise him. ASI, H L Mapari is further investigating the case.