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Watchman found dead at Mangor Hill

VASCO: A watchman, who was working at Golden Hill Apartments, Mangor Hill, Vasco, was found dead on Monday evening.

According to Vasco Police, they received a call at about 4 pm stating that the watchman, Bandagitsab Kotti was lying dead at the basement of the building.

“According to the residents of the apartment, Kotti was working as a watchman and used to do other odd jobs of the residents,” said the police.

The police added that after the residents found Kotti lying down and blood flowing from ears, they informed the police. There were no other injury marks on his body.

The police said according to the family members of Kotti, he was suffering from diabetes and high blood pressure.

The body was sent for autopsy at GMC Hospital in Bambolim and the police is investigating the case.

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5 sarpanchas that stood the test of time as other p'yats played musical chairs

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GUILHERME ALMEIDA
Published Feb 14, 2017, 12:00 AM IST
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