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Ganpati Idol Collapse Claims Two Lives | India News
A tragic accident during Ganeshotsav in Mumbai claimed two lives when a 22-foot Ganpati idol collapsed onto a crowd in Bhuleshwar, killing organizers Brijesh Joshi and Sanket Nevshe—both deeply involved in the festival. Five others, including children, were injured, with delays in emergency response attributed to narrow roads. Authorities suspect faulty welding caused the collapse and are investigating. In response, the State Cultural Affairs Minister ordered immediate safety inspections across Mumbai and announced financial aid: five lakh rupees for each family of the deceased and one lakh…
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