Team Goemkarponn
TALEIGAO: A 37-year-old man from Taleigao succumbed while undergoing treatment at Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim, after allegedly consuming a grass-killing chemical.
The deceased has been identified as Shrikrishna Naik (37), son of Ravindra Naik, residing at Municipal Quarters, Camra Bhat, Taleigao, Caranzalem, Tiswadi, Goa.
According to Panaji Police, the incident came to light on November 2, 2026, following the receipt of Wireless Message No. 8843/26, referring to an earlier message dated November 1, 2026, informing the police about the death of the patient under MLC No. 26/8857.
PSI Nitin Naik of Panaji Police Station visited Ward No. 142 at GMC and conducted an inquiry, during which it was revealed that the patient had consumed a grass-killing chemical.
Following the information, Panaji Police registered Unnatural Death (UD) Case No. 70/2026 under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) on November 2, 2026, at 2.56 pm.
The necessary wireless messages were also forwarded to Panaji Police Control Room, Porvorim Police Station and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Panaji.
Further inquiry is in progress with PSI Nitin Naik of Panaji Police Station.
