Team Goemkarponn
PONDA: The body of a 20-year-old youth who had been missing since October 29 was recovered from a river at Savoi-Verem in Ponda on November 2.
The deceased has been identified as Sairaj Naik (20), a resident of Priol, Ponda. His body was identified by his father, Mangaldas Naik.
According to police, at around 10.58 am on November 2, Margao Police Control Room received a phone call informing them that the body of an unidentified male person was floating in the river at Savoi-Verem.
Upon receiving the information, police proceeded to the spot, where personnel from the Fire and Emergency Services were also present. With the assistance of Fire Services personnel and local residents, the body was successfully retrieved from the river.
During the subsequent inquiry, the deceased was identified as Sairaj Naik, who had reportedly been missing since October 29, 2026.
Police conducted an inquest panchanama and sent the body to South Goa District Hospital (SGDH), Margao, for post-mortem examination. The police surgeon conducted the autopsy and certified the cause of death as “Drowning in water”.
Following the post-mortem examination, the body was handed over to the family members for the final religious rites.
The inquiry was conducted by PSI Rochan Martins of Mardol Police Station.
