Goa, May 13 -- AUGUSTO RODRIGUES

Four deaths linked to the consumption of Fen tanyl have been reported across four police jurisdic tions in Goa between Jan uary 1 and May 4, 2026, triggering growing concern among medical profes sionals and enforcement agencies. Fentanyl is a powerful opioid prescribed for the treatment of severe pain. Though legally available through pharmacies, its sale is tightly regulated, making its alleged availa bility to recreational users particularly alarming. "The post-mortem exam inations of all the victims did not reveal signs of can cer or any other serious illness that would justify the prescription of Fenta nyl. All the victims were youngsters," said a member of the Forensic Department of Goa Medical Colle...