Nana Patekar Death: Panaji Police conducted a *panchnama* (official inspection/record) at the Goa resort where he was staying; viscera samples have been sent for forensic examination.
The Goa Police have initiated strict legal proceedings regarding the sudden demise of veteran Bollywood and Marathi actor Nana Patekar; a case of unnatural death has been registered at the Panaji Police Station, and an in-depth investigation is underway. Amidst preliminary reports stating that he passed away after being hospitalized due to a deterioration in his health during his stay in Goa, the police have intensified efforts to gather forensic and scientific evidence to resolve any doubts or suspicions; a special team of police officers is piecing together the sequence of events.
Nana Patekar Death – Panaji Police: Unnatural death recorded at Panaji Police Station; investigation underway as per legal protocol.
Senior Panaji police officials have stated that whenever a person passes away outside a hospital or under unexpected circumstances, registering a case of unnatural death under the prescribed provisions of the CrPC/BNSS is a mandatory legal procedure. Accordingly, the police have recorded the preliminary information and initiated an investigation. The police team is conducting a thorough inquiry into when Nana Patekar’s health deteriorated prior to his death, the time he was taken to the hospital, and his condition during the initial medical treatment.
Nana Patekar Death (Panaji Police) – Panchnama of the resort and room conducted; statements of staff and close associates recorded.
As part of the investigation, the North Goa Police’s crime and forensic teams conducted a detailed search of the premises where Nana Patekar was staying. The necessary *panchnama* (official record of the scene) has been completed, and relevant CCTV footage has been secured. Additionally, the process of recording detailed statements from the personal staff, manager, local caretaker, and the doctors who provided initial medical aid—all of whom were present with the actor during his final moments—has been initiated.
Nana Patekar Death (Panaji Police) – Forensic report and viscera analysis crucial; police appeal against spreading rumors.
Following the completion of the post-mortem procedure, doctors have preserved viscera samples to confirm the exact medical cause of death; these have been sent to the State Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for detailed chemical and toxicological analysis. The police administration has stated that the situation will become fully clear only after the final post-mortem and forensic reports are received. Meanwhile, the Panaji Police have appealed to the public to disregard various speculations and baseless rumors circulating on social media and to respect the family’s privacy.
