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Ganesh idol collapse kills 2 in Mumbai, Lalbaugcha Raja mandal gives Rs 11 lakh aid
Ganesh idol collapse kills 2 in Mumbai, Lalbaugcha Raja mandal gives Rs 11 lakh aid
Two people were killed and five injured when a 22-foot Ganesh idol of Bhuleshwaracha Raja collapsed during its arrival procession in south Mumbai on August 22. The incident occurred around 10 pm…
Two people were killed and five injured when a 22-foot Ganesh idol of Bhuleshwaracha Raja collapsed during its arrival procession in south Mumbai on August 22. The incident occurred around 10 pm on Balaram Merchant Road near Kabutarkhana when devotees were travelling from Byculla to Bhuleshwar. A preliminary police probe suggested the welding support at the back of the idol broke, causing it to fall.
The deceased were identified as Sanket Nevshe, 33, president of the Bhuleshwarcha Raja Ganesh Mandal, and Brijesh Hemant Joshi, 30. The five injured, including two children aged 5 and 7, were reported stable. Police registered an accidental death report and said they were awaiting medical reports to determine the exact cause of death.
The Lalbaugcha Raja Ganeshotsav Mandal announced Rs 11 lakh relief for the Bhuleshwar Raja Ganeshotsav Mandal and Rs 5 lakh each for the families of the two deceased. The idol was damaged beyond repair, and police and civic officials later immersed the remains in the sea off Girgaon Chowpatty.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The collapse of a large public Ganesh idol during a procession is rare, but it highlights risks that crowd and structure management pose during Mumbai's Ganeshotsav, a 10-day festival that draws millions. The civic body's disaster management cell and the police oversee permissions for pandals and processions, including structural stability checks. In this case, a failed weld is the suspected cause, which raises questions about the quality of temporary construction and oversight by private mandals. The next step for police will be to file a final report based on the awaited medical and forensic findings, which could determine if negligence charges apply. The incident may also prompt the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to tighten guidelines for idol height, weight and transport before the main festival begins on September 14.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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