Who Is Dr Ketan Bhatikar, the Goa Congress Leader Who Died of a Snake Bite?
Police said Bhatikar was bitten while traveling to Karnataka and was declared brought dead at a health centre.
- On Thursday night, Goa Congress leader Ketan Bhatikar, 38, died after a snakebite at Karmal Ghat on the Goa-Karnataka border and was declared dead at the Primary Health Centre in Dharbandora.
- A renowned physiotherapist, Bhatikar served as the Congress party's face during the recently cancelled Ponda assembly by-election and had challenged the high court's decision through a pending Special Leave Petition before the Supreme Court.
- Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal, visiting the state, offered condolences, with Sawant calling the death a "profound loss to the medical community."
- The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee and Opposition leader Yuri Alemao honored the politician, praising his "unwavering dedication" and "commitment to public service" in tributes posted on social media.
- While traveling to Dandeli, Karnataka, Bhatikar had stopped at the border crossing Thursday night when the fatal snakebite occurred, ending his journey to the village according to police reports.
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Tragedy Strikes as Goa Congress Leader Dr. Ketan Bhatikar Dies of Snakebite
Dr. Ketan Bhatikar, a respected Congress leader from Goa, has died following a snakebite incident. As the candidate for Ponda by-election, his sudden death has drawn condolences from political figures like CM Pramod Sawant and Arvind Kejriwal, highlighting his commitment to public service and the medical community.
Who is Dr Ketan Bhatikar, the Goa Congress leader who died of a snake bite?
Dr Ketan Bhatikar, renowned physiotherapist, was the Congress candidate for the Ponda by-election, which was cancelled following a high court verdict. He had moved the Supreme Court against the HC order through a Special Leave Petition, which is pending before the apex court.
The Print
NewsDrumGoa Congress leader Ketan Bhatikar dies of snakebite; Sawant, Kejriwal pay tribute
Panaji, May 15 (PTI) Goa Congress leader Dr Ketan Bhatikar, who was the party’s face during the recently cancelled Ponda assembly bypoll, died after being bitten by a snake, police said on Friday. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal, who is visiting the coastal state, offered their condolences on […]
Times of India
The Economic TimesKetan Bhatikar, Goa Congress leader, dies after snake bite
Goa Congress leader Ketan Bhatikar tragically died from a snake bite on Thursday night. The incident occurred at Karmal Ghat while he was travelling towards Dandeli village in Karnataka. Bhatikar was a prominent figure for the Congress during the Ponda assembly bypoll. His sudden demise has sent shockwaves through the party.
Ketan Bhatikar Dead: Goa Congress Leader Dies of Snakebite at 38 | 🗳️ LatestLY
Ketan Bhatikar, a Congress leader and prospective candidate for the Ponda Assembly by-election, died after reportedly suffering a snake bite near Karmal Ghat on the Goa-Karnataka border. The 38-year-old was rushed to a health centre in Dharbandora, where doctors declared him brought dead. Political leaders across Goa expressed shock and condolences. 🗳️ Ketan Bhatikar Dead: Goa Congress Leader Dies of Snakebite at 38.
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