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Hyderabad bans Ganesh idol immersion at Tank Bund
The Hyderabad police have banned Ganesh idol immersion at Tank Bund this year, according to a video report by Telugu360. The decision comes amid security and crowd management concerns at the popular…
The Hyderabad police have banned Ganesh idol immersion at Tank Bund this year, according to a video report by Telugu360. The decision comes amid security and crowd management concerns at the popular immersion site on the banks of Hussain Sagar lake.
Devotees have been directed to use alternative immersion points designated by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation. The ban is expected to affect thousands of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrants who traditionally gather at Tank Bund for the final rituals.
The move aims to prevent overcrowding and ensure safety during the festival. Further details on alternative routes and facilities are expected from the city administration in the coming days.
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Tank Bund has been a flashpoint for immersion-related incidents, including a 2021 stampede that injured several devotees. The Hyderabad police typically impose similar restrictions during peak festival days, but a total ban at this location is unusual. The GHMC will need to scale up infrastructure at alternative sites such as NTR Gardens and Lumbini Park, which together can handle roughly half the usual Tank Bund crowd of about 2 lakh devotees on the main immersion day. The success of this ban hinges on clear communication of alternate routes and adequate deployment of boats and rescue teams, as the lake sees heavy traffic on the final day of Ganesh Chaturthi.
Source: telugu360.com
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