Bodies of the mother and son were recovered from Terekhol river with their hands tied to each other.
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A 55-year-old woman and her 26-year-old son were found dead in the Terekhol River at Satarda-Rayacheped on Sunday morning, with their hands tied together with a rope. The circumstances surrounding their deaths remain unclear, and the Sawantwadi police have launched an investigation.
The deceased have been identified as Shrutika Shyamsundar Arondekar (55) and her son Tukaram alias Suhas Shyamsundar Arondekar (26).
Following information about the incident, the Sawantwadi police launched a search operation in the river on Sunday morning. The Goa Police also joined the operation and searched the area using a boat. The discovery of a pair of slippers on the riverbank prompted authorities to intensify their efforts.
Local resident Sharad Raut also joined the search and eventually located the bodies at the spot where the duo had reportedly jumped into the river. Both bodies were recovered with their hands tied to each other.
The police conducted a panchanama at the site and initiated further legal formalities. The bodies were shifted to the Government Hospital in Sawantwadi for post-mortem examination. They will be handed over to the family after the examination, with the final rites expected to be held on Monday.
Police Inspector Rajendra Magdum, Satarda beat officer Takekar, police patil Vinita Mayekar and Satose police patil Sandeep Satardekar were present at the site. Zilla Panchayat member Sudan Kavathankar, Panchayat Samiti member Uday Paripatyé and sarpanch Sandeep Prabhu also visited the spot.
Local residents assisted the police in the search operation. The exact circumstances and reasons behind the deaths have not yet been established. The Sawantwadi police are investigating the case.
