A message going viral on WhatsApp claims that Ratan Tata‘s pet dog Goa has died. “Sad news …Tatas 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.” A senior inspector from the Mumbai Police Sudhir Kudalkar has confirmed in an Instagram post that the WhatsApp message doing rounds is fake and that Ratan Tata’s dog Goa is alive and doing fine.
The stray dog, who had become a beloved companion to the Tata Group’s late chairman emeritus Ratan Tata, resides at the Tata Group‘s headquarters in Bombay House. Goa was present at Tata’s funeral, following the Parsi tradition of Sagdid.
What Inspector Sudhir Kudalkar wrote in his Instagram post
Addressing the rumours in an Instagram post, inspector Kudalkar, known for his dedication to animal welfare, wrote, “I verified this with Shantanu Naidu, a close friend of Tata Ji, and he confirmed that Goa is doing fine.” Kudalkar’s commitment to the well-being of animals has earned him recognition from organisations like PETA.
He also shared screenshots of his messages with Shantanu Naidu confirming Goa’s good health.
Inspector Kudalkar asks people to be cautious
He also cautioned internet users to not fall for rumours and misinformation. He said that the incident once again underscores the importance of verifying information before sharing it online. The Mumbai Police inspector urged the public to be extra careful about unverified claims, particularly those spread through social media platforms.
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