A 23-year-old intern attached to Goa Medical College (GMC) was found dead at Hawaii Beach in Dona Paula on Wednesday evening, prompting an investigation by Panaji police into the circumstances surrounding her death.
The victim was initially identified through a doctor’s gown bearing her name that was found on her body. Police registered an unnatural death case and began inquiries to determine the sequence of events leading to her death.
Investigators said it was not immediately clear whether the woman had travelled to the beach alone or accompanied by another person. Police teams examined the area and searched for personal belongings, medical equipment, electronic devices and other material that could assist the investigation. Officers also attempted to establish how she reached the location and whether any vehicle linked to her had been left nearby.
The deceased was later identified by Goa Medical College as Dr Gauri Narayan, 23, a native of Kerala who was serving her internship at the institution. According to GMC Medical Superintendent Dr Rajesh Patil, she was only days away from completing her internship and leaving the institution.
“Dr Gauri Narayan’s father, also a doctor, has already reached here,” Dr Patil said.
He added that police were continuing their investigation and confirmed that a substance reportedly recovered from the scene forms part of the ongoing inquiry.
Dr Patil declined to discuss details of the post-mortem findings but stated that viscera and tissue samples had been preserved for further chemical and histopathological examination.
Police sources said Dr Narayan’s father informed investigators that she had been undergoing treatment for depression since Class XII. Officials said inquiries were continuing to determine the circumstances surrounding her condition and whether any factors may have contributed to her death.
According to preliminary information gathered by investigators, Dr Narayan reportedly telephoned her mother at around 4.30 pm on the day she was found dead and told her she was not feeling well. Police believe this may have been her final known conversation.
Investigators said they have so far found no evidence suggesting foul play. However, officials stressed that all aspects of the case remain under examination pending the outcome of forensic tests and other investigative procedures.
A post-mortem examination was conducted at Goa Medical College. Following the completion of formalities, the body was handed over to her father, who had travelled from Kerala and later returned with the remains for the final rites.
Police said the exact cause of death will be determined after the completion of chemical analysis, histopathology reports and other forensic examinations. The investigation remains open pending the receipt of those findings.
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