Suresh Amonkar, politician
Suresh Amonkar, former Goa health minister, died of COVID-19 infection on July 6, 2020. He was 68.
“Amonkar remained admitted in the ESI hospital (in Margao) after testing positive for coronavirus since the last week of June. He succumbed to the infection on Monday (July 6, 2020) evening,” the official said, adding that Amonkar had been critical since the last few days.
State Health Minister Vishwajeet Rane also confirmed that Amonkar, a former president of the the Goa BJP, died of COVID-19 disease. “Deeply saddened to hear about the sad demise of former Health Minister & President of BJP Goa, Shri.Suresh Amonkar ji due to #COVID19. May God give his family the strength to overcome this tragic loss. My prayers are with his family & loved ones. May ...