A 42-year-old man was found dead at the South Goa District Hospital (SGDH), Margao, on Wednesday night, with police suspecting death due to pesticide consumption.
Police received a call from the hospital’s Casualty Police around 8:54 pm on December 25, 2025, reporting that a male patient had been brought in deceased after allegedly ingesting pesticide.
The deceased has been identified as Shivanand Kanabaregi (42), a resident of San Jose De Areal, Curtorim. Preliminary investigation revealed that Kanabaregi had been battling tuberculosis for over a year. He was admitted to the TB Hospital in Margao on November 28, 2025, and discharged on December 15, 2025, continuing his prescribed medication afterward. Reports suggest that he was frustrated by his prolonged illness, which may have contributed to the incident.
An inquest panchanama was conducted, and the body was sent for post-mortem examination. The Police Surgeon observed signs indicative of copper poisoning, while the final cause of death is pending the chemical analysis of visceral organs.
After completing legal formalities, the body was handed over to the family for last rites. Further investigation is being conducted by PSI Sagar Kamat of the Margao City Police Station.
