Panaji: The death of two youths, allegedly of drug overdose, after birthday celebrations at a Goa village has generated a controversy here. The youths died at Maina-Curtorim, a village located 40 km from Panaji on Monday, known for its narcotics-related activities.

Parag Raikar, 26, and Rodson Monteiro, 21, were among the 40-odd invitees at a birthday party organised by Alston D'Mello in the early hours of Monday. Raikar and Monteiro were found unconscious after the celebrations amid the litter of liqour bottles, cigarettes and a "narcotics like white powder", claimed by the police officials.