PONDA, Jan. 24 -- In a bizarre incident, a lady, acting as an agent, "grabbed" Rs 50,000 from two Ladli Laxmi beneficiaries and allegedly assaulted one of them for not paying half of the scheme amount as commission.

The woman, who sustained a head injury, was shifted to Ponda Sub District Hospital and later to South Goa District Hospital (SGDH), Margao for further treatment. In this connection, Ponda Police detained the agent for assaulting the beneficiary and further investigation is on.

According to the victim's mother, on Monday, the lady acting as agent, assaulted her married daughter for not providing 50 per cent of Ladli Laxmi amount as commission and in fit of anger, hit her head on the wall.

She said the accused lady assured he...