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Mumbai: Chaos in Mumbai due to egg thrown at Ganpati idol, angry crowd pelted stones; Heavy police force deployed in the area
Samira Vishwas | August 24, 2026 10:24 AM CST

Mumbai Ganpati Idol Egg Incident: After the news of egg being thrown at the idol of Ganpati in Mumbai on Sunday, an atmosphere of tension was created in Byculla area. As soon as information about the incident was received, a large number of people gathered at the spot and started demanding registration of FIR against the accused. Angered by the egg throwing, people allegedly pelted stones, following which the police had to deploy a large force on the spot to control the situation. People got angry after throwing eggs on the idol of Ganpati. The incident is said to be from Byculla area of ​​Mumbai. There was anger among the people after the incident of egg being thrown on the idol of Ganapati came to light. The news of the incident spread rapidly in the area, after which a large number of people started reaching the spot. People expressed displeasure over the incident and demanded registration of FIR against the accused. A major accident took place due to the fall of Ganpati idol on Saturday. According to ANI, a major accident took place while carrying the idol of Ganpati in Bhuleshwar area of ​​South Mumbai on Saturday night. The approximately 22 feet high statue of Bhuleshwarcha Raja suddenly lost its balance and fell. Two people died in the accident, while five people were injured. #WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Two dead and five injured after a massive Ganesh Idol of Bhuleshwar Cha Raja fell during its arrival procession at the Balaram Merchant Road in the Bhuleshwar area. The names of the deceased are Sanket Nevshe, 33 years, and Brijesh Hemant Joshi,… pic.twitter.com/QMOC0Y1oLr — ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2026 All the injured were taken to the hospital for treatment. This accident happened on August 22 at around 9:51 pm near Balram Merchant Road, Kabutarkhana and Jai Ambe Chowk. The idol was being taken from Byculla to the pandal in Bhuleshwar. It is being told that the idol fell about 50 to 60 meters before the pandal.


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