Colvale (Goa) [India], October 15 (ANI): Two foreign female prisoners were booked for allegedly assaulting a matron of Colvale Jail in Goa, an official said on Friday.

According to the police, the accused prisoners were identified as Jenet (Nigerian national) and Prishala (Ghana national).

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As per sub-divisional police officer, Mapusa Jivba Dalvi, the incident took place on Friday at around 10.30 am in the Central jail.

"The police have registered an offence under section 353, 323 R/w 34 IPC," said an official.

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Further investigation into the matter is underway. (ANI)

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