Veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar died at the age of 75 on October 8, 2026, at his residence in Goa. Following his death, Goa Police registered an ‘unnatural death’ case to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. The registration of such a case does not automatically indicate foul play, as it is a legal procedure used to establish the cause and circumstances of certain deaths.
Why Did Police Register the Case?
According to reports, Panaji Police received information from Manipal Hospital after the actor was brought to the hospital and declared dead. Police registered the case under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and began an inquiry into the circumstances of his death.As part of the investigation, the police planned to record statements from family members, the caretaker and hospital authorities to establish the sequence of events before his death.
Post-Mortem Report Confirms Heart Attack
Initial reports suggested that Nana Patekar had suffered a cardiac arrest at his residence. A subsequent post-mortem examination at Goa Medical College and Hospital confirmed that he died of a heart attack caused by a blood clot blocking a major coronary artery.The findings indicated a natural cause of death, providing clarity about the circumstances surrounding the actor’s sudden demise.
