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IN PHOTOS: Two killed after Ganpati idol falls during ceremony in Mumbai’s Bhuleshwar; locals pay respects

Updated On: 23 August, 2026 02:38 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Two people were killed and five others injured after a Ganpati idol fell during an arrival ceremony in Mumbai's Bhuleshwar on Saturday night. The incident was reported at around 9.51 pm near Balaram Merchant Road near Kabutarkhana at Jay Ambe Chowk in Bhuleshwar, said officials (Pics/Ashish Raje)

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A Ganpati idol fell during the arrival ceremony in Mumbai's Bhuleshwar, leaving seven people injured of whom two died. Five are undergoing medical treatment at different hospitals
A Ganpati idol fell during the arrival ceremony in Mumbai's Bhuleshwar, leaving seven people injured of whom two died. Five are undergoing medical treatment at different hospitals
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The incident was reported at around 9.51 pm on Saturday near Balaram Merchant Road near Kabutarkhana at Jay Ambe Chowk in Bhuleshwar, prompting an emergency response from BMC, fire brigade, and the police

The incident was reported at around 9.51 pm on Saturday near Balaram Merchant Road near Kabutarkhana at Jay Ambe Chowk in Bhuleshwar, prompting an emergency response from BMC, fire brigade, and the police

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According to preliminary information, the idol fell while it was being brought to the area as part of the arrival ceremony of the deity

According to preliminary information, the idol fell while it was being brought to the area as part of the arrival ceremony of the deity

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At GT Hospital, three people were brought in, of whom one was declared dead. Reliance Hospital reported one death, while JJ Hospital received three injured persons

At GT Hospital, three people were brought in, of whom one was declared dead. Reliance Hospital reported one death, while JJ Hospital received three injured persons

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A condolence banner was placed outside Bhuleshwarcha Raja Mandal Mandap on Sunday to pay respects to the deceased

A condolence banner was placed outside Bhuleshwarcha Raja Mandal Mandap on Sunday to pay respects to the deceased

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According to hospital-wise information, Sanket Nevshe, 33, was declared brought dead at Reliance Hospital, while Brijesh Hemant Joshi, 30, was declared brought dead at GT Hospital. Two other injured persons treated at GT Hospital were identified as Vaibhav Ghenand, 38, and Pawan Chaurasiya, 25. Both were admitted and reported to be in stable condition

According to hospital-wise information, Sanket Nevshe, 33, was declared brought dead at Reliance Hospital, while Brijesh Hemant Joshi, 30, was declared brought dead at GT Hospital. Two other injured persons treated at GT Hospital were identified as Vaibhav Ghenand, 38, and Pawan Chaurasiya, 25. Both were admitted and reported to be in stable condition

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