Ganpati idol falls during procession in Mumbai; 2 dead, 5 injured
Two people died and five were injured in Mumbai when a 22-foot-tall Ganpati idol collapsed during a procession. Authorities suspect the idol's frame was improperly welded, causing it to fall from the transport trolley.
Why it matters
The incident highlights safety concerns regarding the construction and transport of massive religious idols during large-scale public festivals.
MUMBAI: Two people died, and five others were injured after an over 22-foot-tall Ganpati idol of Bhuleshwar Cha Raja fell during its arrival procession at Dr Atmaram Merchant Road, Kabutarkhana, Jay Ambe Chowk, in Bhuleshwar, on Saturday night at around 10 pm.According to the police, one of the dead has been identified as Sanket Nevshe, president of the Ganpati mandal. He, along with Brijesh Hemant Joshi, (38) died when the Ganpati idol allegedly became unbalanced and fell on the procession.The idol was reportedly being transported from Lalbaug to Bhuleshwar. It broke into three pieces and was later placed on a dumper and taken for immersion by members of the mandal, fire officials said.A fire brigade official said, “The welding of the frame holding the idol was probably not done properly. Therefore, the idol slipped out of the frame from the centre and fell.
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