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Panaji Police have registered an unnatural death case following the reported death of veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar in Goa on October 8, ANI reported.
The case has been registered under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and further inquiry is being conducted by Police Sub-Inspector Nitin Naik.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar’s reported death occurred in Goa on October 8, 2026, leading Panaji Police to register an unnatural death case under Section 194 BNSS. His last rites were subsequently conducted with full state honours in Donje village near Pune.
The official document accessed by ANI shows that the Panaji Police Station received a call from a doctor at Manipal Hospital, Bambolim, at around 8.07 am on October 8, 2026. The hospital informed the police that a 75-year-old man had been brought dead to its emergency ward from his residence at Ocean Park in Dona Paula.
The deceased was identified as Vishwanath (Nana) Gajanan Patekar, son of Gajanan Laxman Patekar. His permanent address was recorded as being in Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Following the information from the hospital, police personnel visited the facility and spoke to the attending doctor. Senior officers were also informed before the case was formally registered as Unnatural Death No. 62/2026. The investigation is currently being handled by PSI Nitin Naik, the report said.
Nana Patekar’s Last Rites Held With Full State Honours
His last rites were performed at his farmhouse in Donje village near Pune late on Thursday night. His son, Malhar Patekar, performed the final rites at around 11.30 pm in the presence of family members, relatives, friends and admirers.
A ceremonial guard of honour was accorded to the actor before the cremation, with the last rites conducted with full state honours.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar were among those who reportedly paid their respects after the actor’s mortal remains arrived at Pune airport. Union Minister Ramdas Athawale and Union Minister of State Murlidhar Mohol also paid tribute at Donje.
Several members of the film industry, including actors Jackie Shroff, director Anil Sharma, director Anees Bazmee and producer Firoz Nadiadwala, were also reported to have visited the village to offer condolences to the bereaved family.
Nana Patekar’s Contribution Beyond Cinema
Apart from his work in films, Patekar was associated with social initiatives through the Naam Foundation, which works to support farmers and communities affected by drought. The foundation’s efforts to assist rural communities were among the contributions highlighted in tributes following the reported news of his death.
The police inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the reported death remains underway.
