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Shantanu Naidu, the general manager of RNT Associates and a trusted assistant to Ratan Tata confirmed this to the police.
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Goa is alive and well. Ratan Tata’s close aide Shantanu Naidu debunked the news of Goa’s death.
In Short
- Viral posts claim Ratan Tata's dog, Goa, died after his death
- India Today Fact Check confirms these claims are false
- Ratan Tata's aide Shantanu Naidu confirmed the dog is alive
Just days after the death of industrialist Ratan Tata, many on social media claimed that his pet dog, Goa, died soon after his passing. Alongside this claim, many shared a video of the dog sitting beside Tata’s tricolour-draped casket.
One such post read, “Sad news. Ratan Tata's pet dog Goa dies after 3 days of his death. That's why they say that dogs are more faithful to their masters, than human beings!”
India Today Fact Check found that the viral posts about Goa’s death are fake. Ratan Tata’s close aide Shantanu Naidu to a police officer confirmed the dog is alive.
OUR PROBE
With the help of a keyword search, we found an Instagram post by Sudhir Kudalkar, a senior police inspector at the MHB Colony police station in Borivali West, Mumbai. The post noted that Ratan Tata’s pet dog was alive and well. It added that this was confirmed by Tata’s close aide Shantanu Naidu. In the caption, Kudalkar urged people not to share posts containing such rumours.
The post also contained a screenshot of Kudalkar’s WhatsApp chat with Shantanu Naidu, where he debunked the news of Goa’s death. The clarification was also picked up by many news outlets soon after.
It is noteworthy that Sudhir Kudalkar himself is widely known for his love for animals. He feeds several stray dogs every day on the premises of the police station and also shares videos of his furry friends now and then. He has also reportedly been felicitated by organisations such as PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), the AWB (Animal Welfare Board), and the Government of Maharashtra for working for the welfare of stray animals.
THE STORY OF GOA
Years ago, during a trip to Goa, a stray dog began following Ratan Tata. The industrialist took a liking to the animal and decided to adopt him. He brought him to Mumbai and named him after the place he came from — Goa. Mumbai's Taj Mahal Hotel and the headquarters of the Tata Group, Bombay House, also keep their doors open for stray animals.
Earlier, another video of a dog trying to climb atop a coffin went viral on social media. Many shared it alleging that this was Goa, paying his last tribute to Ratan Tata. We fact-checked this as well. You can read the report here.
Thus, it's clear that the posts about the death of Ratan Tata's dog are untrue.
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