Mumbai Ganesh Visarjan Tragedy: Giant Idol Falls, 2 Killed and 5 Injured

Mumbai: Very painful news has come from Mumbai amidst Ganeshotsav. On Saturday night, the idol of Ganpati Bappa was being taken for immersion when suddenly the big idol fell. 2 people died and 5 were injured after being hit by the statue. Two little girls aged 5 and 7 years are also among the injured. There was an outcry on the spot after the accident.

Where and when did the accident happen?

This accident happened around 10 pm on Saturday night. The place was Bhuleshwar area of ​​Mumbai, Jai Ambe Chowk near Kabutarkhana on Balram Market Road. It is being said that at that time the big Ganesh idol of 'Bhuleshwar Cha Raja' was being taken on a truck for immersion. Hundreds of people were walking together, drums were playing. Then suddenly the balance got disturbed and the entire statue overturned. People standing below got hit by it. As soon as the news was received, the fire brigade, police and BMC team reached the spot.

Who died in the accident?

BMC officials said that 33-year-old Sanket Navare and 30-year-old Brijesh Hemant Joshi died in the accident. Both were immediately taken to the hospital, but doctors declared them dead. 5 people were injured. The names of the injured are - 38 year old Vaibhav Chainad, 25 year old Pawan Chaurasia, 5 year old Lavanya Ganer, 7 year old Divya Ganer and 26 year old Kunal Kashid. Everyone is undergoing treatment in the hospital and their condition is said to be stable.

How did the girls get affected?

People had come with their families for the immersion yatra. Amidst the sound of drums and the crowd, no one had a chance to recover. When the idol fell, a stampede-like situation occurred. The most painful thing is that two innocent girls aged 5 and 7 years also got hit by the idol. They also got hurt.

Why is Ganeshotsav so big in Mumbai?

Ganeshotsav in Mumbai is not just a festival, it is an emotion. Bappa is established in every street and locality for 10 days. Lakhs of people are on the streets on the day of immersion. This year Ganesh Chaturthi is on 14th September. According to BMC, this time 3,767 applications were received for setting up pandals, out of which 2,729 have been approved. In 2022, 3,487 applications were received and 2,417 were granted permission.

What action was taken after the accident?

Immediately after the accident, the police removed the crowd and sent the injured to the hospital by ambulance. BMC and traffic police evacuated the entire area. Currently, the police are investigating the matter to find out how the statue fell and whether there was any negligence. Officials have appealed to the people to maintain distance from big idols during immersion and take care of safety.