VALPOI: A 29-year-old woman from Dabem in Sattari died while undergoing treatment at the Community Health Centre (CHC), Valpoi, on November 10, 2026, after allegedly consuming an unknown substance.
According to the information received, hospital authorities informed the police about the woman’s death at around 7 pm. She had been admitted to the casualty department of CHC Valpoi after reportedly consuming an unidentified substance.
During the preliminary enquiry, police learnt that the woman was brought to the hospital by her 36-year-old husband, who had taken her for medical treatment after the incident. Despite medical intervention, she was declared dead at 6.56 pm while undergoing treatment.
The deceased was a resident of Dabem, Sattari. Police further established that she had been married for less than seven years. In view of this, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Sattari, was also informed as part of the required legal procedure.
Following the necessary formalities, the woman’s body was shifted to Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC), Bambolim, for preservation and further medico-legal procedures.
Police have initiated an enquiry into the circumstances surrounding her death. Further investigation is being conducted by PSI Khushali Naik to establish the exact sequence of events and determine the circumstances that led to the incident.
The cause of death and the nature of the substance allegedly consumed are yet to be established. Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.
