A gold chain worth Rs 4 lakh, forgotten on a Ganpati idol during visarjan (immersion) in Mulund, was recovered by a swimmer. The chain, wrapped in a cotton garland that had floated in the water, became entangled in the swimmer’s finger while he was immersing another idol. The honest swimmer handed over the chain to civic officials, who returned it to the owner the following day.

The incident occurred at Mithaghar Talao, Mulund East, on September 11. The 1.5-foot Ganpati idol belonged to Shreenath Rao, a resident of Kesar Baug Gully in Mulund. Rao had informed the BMC and police that the chain was a family heirloom.