Police said the student was summoned to the police station as per protocol and issued a notice, after which he was allowed to leave. (File Photo)Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday ordered an inquiry into the death of a 22-year-old undergraduate student, who died of suspected suicide after he was booked for an offence of littering on the roadside.Police said the deceased was a resident of Mapusa in North Goa. Earlier on Thursday, a video was shared on social media, purportedly showing a local person confronting the student for allegedly dumping garbage on the side of the road in the Mapusa area. After police received a complaint, an offence was registered under the Goa Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) [Amendment] Act and an inquiry was initiated.Police said the student was summoned to the police station as per protocol and issued a notice, after which he was allowed to leave.Mapusa Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Salim Shaikh said, “We received a complaint that the youth was illegally dumping garbage on the roadside, and the video had gone viral on social media. We examined the incident and registered an offence under the Goa Non-Biodegradable Garbage Control Act. Under this Act, the punishment most commonly meted out is a fine, though imprisonment is also one of the options, depending on the discretion of the court.”“We called him to the police station, interviewed him, issued a notice to him, and sent him home. At that time, there were many people at the police station and several matters were ongoing, so it took us some time to deal with him,” said Shaikh.Police said that between 1.30 am and 2 am on Thursday, they received a call about the death of the man from a gunshot wound. Police said he shot himself with a gun, adding that an investigation is being conducted to ascertain the circumstances of his death and from where he got access to the weapon. No note has been recovered, and inquest proceedings are underway, said an official.Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant told the media that an inquiry has been ordered to probe the incident.Story continues below this ad“We have registered a separate case of unnatural death and are probing the matter. The investigation is ongoing and is at a preliminary stage,” said SDPO Shaikh.Pavneet Singh Chadha is the Goa Correspondent of The Indian Express. His reporting focuses intensely on the state of Goa, covering major developments in politics, governance, and significant local events, which establishes his high degree of Expertise and Authority in the region. Expertise Geographic Expertise: As the Goa correspondent, Pavneet provides on-the-ground, comprehensive coverage of Goa's political, social, and cultural landscape, ensuring readers receive timely and localized insights. Key Coverage Focus: His recent work demonstrates deep investigative capabilities and a focus on high-impact stories, including: Investigative Reporting: Extensive coverage of complex events such as major incidents (e.g., the Goa nightclub fire), tracing the legal, political, and safety lapses involved. Government and Law Enforcement: Detailed tracking of police actions, deportations, and legal proceedings related to significant local cases. Policy and Governance: Reporting on the judiciary (e.g., Goa High Court flagging illegal structures) and the actions of government departments. He tweets @pub_neat ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram