# Hyderabad caps Ganesh idols at 16 feet, orders safety checks 2026-08-11T00:04:44+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has capped Ganesh idols at 16 feet ahead of this year’s festival and ordered safety measures from construction to immersion. At a July 30 meeting with idol makers, he cited nearly 23,000 idols installed under the city commissionerate last year and four accidents during transit. Sajjanar urged artisans to use clay, maintain fire-safe workshops, secure electrical wiring and keep premises free of hazardous chemicals. Dedicated routes are being planned from Dhoolpet, Jalpally and Mailardevpally. Transporters must avoid peak traffic, inform traffic police in advance and prepare plans around power lines, flyovers and metro structures. Violations will invite legal action. ## Coverage - thehansindia.com Tags: Ganesh Festival, Hyderabad, idol immersion, public safety, Traffic management Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/hyderabad-caps-ganesh-idols-at-16-feet-orders-safety-checks/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/hyderabad-caps-ganesh-idols-at-16-feet-orders-safety-checks/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.