Four of the injured were rushed to Paramount Hospital in Sakinaka, while one was admitted to Seven Hills Hospital. Unfortunately, one devotee succumbed to his injuries
Unfortunately, one devotee succumbed to his injuries. Representational Pic
In a tragic incident during a Ganpati immersion procession at Khairani Road, Saki Naka and Kurla, six devotees were electrocuted when a hanging electric wire came into contact with the Ganpati idol. The incident was reported on Sunday at around 10:45 am, according to information from the Sakinaka Police Station.
Locals immediately rushed the victims to private hospitals. Shri Chinmay of Seven Hills Hospital confirmed that a 36-year-old was declared dead.
The other five injured devotees were admitted to Paramount Hospital, where they are reported to be in stable condition. The group includes two 20-year-olds, a 49-year-old, a 14-year-old, and a six-year-old child.
Police and local authorities are investigating the incident to determine how the safety lapse occurred and to prevent similar accidents during festive processions.
Eknath Shinde praises preparations made by BMC, police
As Mumbai and its surrounding areas bid farewell to Lord Ganesha on Saturday, Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Eknath Shinde lauded the preparations undertaken by the civic body and police for a smooth Anant Chaturthi celebration.
Shinde, along with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, visited Chowpatty to greet devotees and appreciated the arrangements made by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), including the construction of more than 275 artificial ponds that facilitated the immersion of household idols without inconvenience to residents or Ganesh mandals.
Highlighting the role of Mumbai Police in maintaining law and order, Shinde commended their meticulous crowd management, traffic planning, and safety measures, noting that these efforts made the festivities orderly and enjoyable.
Legislative Council Chairman Ram Shinde, Union Minister of State for Social Welfare Ramdas Athawale, Maharashtra Home Minister Yogesh Kadam, BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, and Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti had accompanied CM Fadnavis and Shinde to Chowpatty.
The deputy CM also visited an eco-friendly initiative organised by the Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan, which converts immersed Ganpati idols into organic manure.
He praised the volunteers for their selfless efforts and urged Mumbaikars to continue celebrating festivals in an eco-friendly manner.
Shinde further expressed gratitude to various organisations contributing to eco-friendly celebrations. He highlighted that the combined efforts of the Mumbai civic body and police ensured a seamless and safe immersion process, while also lauding residents’ discipline and eco-conscious behaviour during the festivities.
Meanwhile, on the 11th day of Ganesh idol immersion, a total of 29,062 idols were immersed across the city till midnight.
According to official data, the count included 2,690 Sarvajanik (public) idols, 26,065 household idols, and 307 Gauri idols.
At Lalbaug, the processions of iconic Ganapati mandals, including Tejukaya, Ganesh Gully, and others, began early. Thousands of devotees lined the streets of Lalbaug and other major routes to witness the spectacle of music, dance, and gulal.
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