Team Goemkarponn
KALEM: An unidentified man, aged approximately 35 to 40 years, was found lying unconscious near the railway tracks at kilometre 56/100 on October 26. He was later declared brought dead by the on-duty doctor at South Goa District Hospital (SGDH), Margao.
According to information received at 7.21 am from the Deputy Station Manager, Vasco-da-Gama (South Western Railway), the station master at Kalem had been informed by night patrolman Rishi Kumar about a man lying near the railway tracks in an unconscious condition.
Upon receiving the information, railway police personnel visited the spot and found the unidentified man lying beside the tracks. An ambulance was called, and the man was shifted to SGDH, Margao, where the doctor declared him brought dead.
The deceased is described as being approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, of medium build and wheatish complexion, with an oval face. He was wearing a yellow half-sleeved T-shirt, blue innerwear bearing the Dixcy Scott brand and maroon long track pants.
The body has been preserved at SGDH, Margao, for further medico-legal formalities.
During the preliminary inquiry, police suspect that the deceased may have been a labourer and may have died after being hit by a moving train while walking along or crossing the railway tracks. However, the exact cause of death has not yet been established and will be subject to further investigation and medico-legal examination.
Further inquiry is being conducted by PSI Krishna Talpi of Vasco Railway Police Station.
