SIOLIM: A 53-year-old security guard was found dead inside a fenced property at Siolim on Saturday evening, Anjuna Police said.
According to police, Anjuna Police Station registered an unnatural death case (U.D. No. 29/2026) under section 194 BNSS on April 5, 2026 at 6:52 pm following a phone call from Siddesh Mandrekar reporting a body lying near a mango tree inside a property near La Casa Hotel, Costa Wado, Siolim.
The deceased was identified as Sushant Palyekar (53), a resident of Dando, Siolim, who was employed as a security guard at the same property for the past eight months. He reportedly worked day shifts from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
During inquiry, police learned that the deceased was habituated to alcohol consumption. Police conducted a scene of occurrence panchanama with assistance from the forensic team and dog squad, and necessary exhibits were preserved.
The body has been preserved at GMC Morgue, Bambolim, for further examination. Further inquiry is in progress with PSI Amir Y. Taral of Anjuna Police Station.