PANAJI
Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) President Amit Patkar suspected that the 21-year-old youth from Indore died due to a drug overdose during a party at Anjuna.
Condemning the incident, Patkar demanded the formation of a panel of doctors to conduct a detailed inquiry and identify the substance allegedly consumed by the youth.
Addressing a press conference today, he said, “According to our sources, the 21-year-old youth died during a party at Anjuna that had no official permission. The death was due to a drug overdose.”
Patkar also alleged irregularities surrounding the event, claiming that the party featuring South African DJ Black Coffee was held at Anjuna during Good Friday without proper permissions.“By allowing such an event during Good Friday, the government has hurt the sentiments of the Christian community in Goa. Upon inquiry, it was found that no permission had been granted to organise the event or operate the nightclub. Despite this, local authorities allowed it to proceed, which ultimately led to the youth’s death,” he said.
He further alleged that the event took place under the jurisdiction of Anjuna Police and claimed that key departments, including the Fire and Emergency Services and the Goa State Pollution Control Board, had not granted the required No Objection Certificates (NOCs).
Patkar said he had also contacted Director General of Police (DGP) Alok Kumar, who responded, “Will cancel the event if permissions are not given.”
He added that while an initial NOC was reportedly issued by the Anjuna Communidade, it was later revoked.
GPCC has demanded an immediate inquiry into the role of officials involved and called for the suspension of the Anjuna PI Suraj Gawas. The party has also sought strict action against illegally operating clubs, including their closure.
