In social media, there was a lot of confusion regarding the death of Ratan Tata’s dog, Goa, with some claiming that the dog died shortly after Tata’s passing.

Mumbai Police senior inspector Sudhir Kudalkar has debunked fake news which was making rounds on social media about the death of Ratan Tata's pet dog "Goa".

Goa, a permanent resident at Bombay House, the Tata Group’s headquarters, was known to be Ratan Tata’s favorite among the many stray dogs that live there.

Ratan Tata was widely recognised for his love for dogs and his dedication to the welfare of stray animals. He notably worked to ensure the safety of abandoned pets, especially during the monsoon

Ratan Tata, the former Tata Group chairman, has died at the age of 86, according to a statement from the Indian conglomerate.

Ratan Tata, the former chairman of the Tata Group, has died at age 86, according to a statement from the company. This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.

A viral WhatsApp message falsely claimed that Ratan Tata's dog Goa died. Mumbai Police's inspector Sudhir Kudalkar confirmed the misinformation, reassuring through an Instagram post that Goa is alive and well.

A senior inspector with the Mumbai Police has clarified that contrary to rumours, Ratan Tata’s pet dog Goa is alive and well.

Refuting the claim and verifying it with Shantanu Naidu, a close friend and aide to the late philanthropist, Kudalkar stated that Ratan Tata's dog Goa is not dead.

Mumbai: Ratan Tata's dog 'Goa' was claimed to be dead, days after the demise of its owner, on WhatsApp forwarded messages. But this piece of information is entirely fake. The dog is alive. The messages about Goa's death are untrue.