MAPUSA: Vivekanand alias Vivek Govind Naik (54), a customs superintendent posted at Dabolim airport, allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at a house, about 150 metres from his residence at Ansabhat-Mapusa on Thursday. The reason behind the act was not known.
According to reports, a local was proceeding along the road at 7.45 am when he saw the body Naik hanging and alerted Mapusa Police. PSI Sanjeet Kandolkar and Depesh Shetkar rushed to the spot. Mapusa PI Tushar Lotlikar and DySP Serafin Dias later inspected the site, while Assistant Commissioner of Customs Mahesh Dessai, former Goa Cricket Association president Vinod alias Balu Fadke, former Mapusa councillor Subhash Narvekar and others also visited the site.
Mapusa Police conducted the inquest panchnama and sent the body at GMC Hospital in Bambolim and after autopsy was conducted, the body was handed over to relatives and last rites were performed at Vaikintdham crematorium.
According to sources, Naik had committed suicide in the house where he was playing with his friends in his childhood. Five letters written to his wife, sister, assistant customs commissioner Mahesh Dessai and friends were found near the body. Naik has not cited any reason for the drastic step, but has asked them to pardon him.
Sources said Naik was a well-behaved person having cordial relations with every one. He was seen with his friends till 10.30 pm on Wednesday and later returned home.
According to Naik's family members, Naik had been keeping quiet for the last five days. He is survived by wife, two sons and a brother. His elder son is studying in Std 9 and the other son is in Std 4. Vivek had planned to take VRS after his elder son's SSC examinations.
Naik's friends informed that he was interested in playing swimming and cricket.
"Naik had represented Goa in the Under-19 Cricket tournament. I can't believe that Vivek committed suicide," said Vinod Fadke.
According to reports, a local was proceeding along the road at 7.45 am when he saw the body Naik hanging and alerted Mapusa Police. PSI Sanjeet Kandolkar and Depesh Shetkar rushed to the spot. Mapusa PI Tushar Lotlikar and DySP Serafin Dias later inspected the site, while Assistant Commissioner of Customs Mahesh Dessai, former Goa Cricket Association president Vinod alias Balu Fadke, former Mapusa councillor Subhash Narvekar and others also visited the site.
Mapusa Police conducted the inquest panchnama and sent the body at GMC Hospital in Bambolim and after autopsy was conducted, the body was handed over to relatives and last rites were performed at Vaikintdham crematorium.
According to sources, Naik had committed suicide in the house where he was playing with his friends in his childhood. Five letters written to his wife, sister, assistant customs commissioner Mahesh Dessai and friends were found near the body. Naik has not cited any reason for the drastic step, but has asked them to pardon him.
Sources said Naik was a well-behaved person having cordial relations with every one. He was seen with his friends till 10.30 pm on Wednesday and later returned home.
According to Naik's family members, Naik had been keeping quiet for the last five days. He is survived by wife, two sons and a brother. His elder son is studying in Std 9 and the other son is in Std 4. Vivek had planned to take VRS after his elder son's SSC examinations.
Naik's friends informed that he was interested in playing swimming and cricket.
"Naik had represented Goa in the Under-19 Cricket tournament. I can't believe that Vivek committed suicide," said Vinod Fadke.
