Hyderabad Police urge Ganesh puja organisers to limit idol height to prevent accidents
Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar has requested Ganesh puja organizers to limit idol heights to under 15 feet to prevent electrocution accidents. The move follows past incidents where oversized idols hit power lines or got stuck under infrastructure.
Why it matters
This is a proactive public safety measure aimed at preventing fatal accidents during large-scale religious processions.
With preparations for this year’s Vinayaka Chavithi gathering pace, Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar on Wednesday urged Ganesh organisers and idol makers to ensure idols are kept below 15 feet in height to prevent fatal electrical accidents and disruptions during processions.
The article reports on official safety guidelines and the rationale provided by the police department.
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