Arambol Police have arrested 37-year-old Russian national Aleksei Leonov for the brutal murder of his friend, 37-year-old Elena Kasthanova. The incident took place on January 15, 2026, at around 9:15 pm in Kasthanova’s rented room in Arambol. According to the police complaint filed by Uttam Naik, Leonov allegedly assaulted Kasthanova, tied her hands behind her back with rope, inflicted multiple injuries, and slit her neck with a sharp weapon. The accused has been booked under sections 126(2) and 103(1) BNS. Police confirmed that Leonov is currently in custody and an investigation is underway.