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The law and order situation is under control in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi town, where two groups had clashed during the immersion of Ganesh idols two days ago, said a senior police official on Friday. According to police, the confrontation started after stones were reportedly hurled, triggering tension in the town and their intervention. Mohan Dahikar, who replaced Dr Srikant Paropkari as the deputy commissioner of police (DCP) of the area, said the situation is under control. Dr Paropakari has been transferred to the Thane police headquarters. In a video message to the public, Dahikar said police will conduct an impartial probe and take action against those behind the incident. He also appealed to people not to believe in rumours. Bhiwandi MP Suresh Mhatre on Thursday had taken exception to the transfer of DCP Paropkari The incident where two Ganesh mandals or community groups fought over whose idol was to be immersed first was condemnable but the police handled the overall situatio
Warning merciless action against those taking law into their hands, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Friday said the situation in violence-hit Nagamangala town is peaceful, and an inquiry is on. He said the government will consider giving compensation to those, whose livelihood has been affected due to the incident, as he hit out at the opposition parties for "politicising" the episode. Clashes broke out between two groups during a Ganesha idol immersion procession at Nagamangala in Mandya district, following which mobs went on a rampage targeting several shops and vehicles leading to tension on Wednesday night. "(A Police) Inspector has been suspended, as he had slightly altered the given route (of the procession). It is his responsibility. We had told police staff and officials across the state that if any incidents take place in their respective jurisdiction they will be held responsible. As negligence was found on the part of the Inspector, he has been suspended," ...
The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud's residence on the occasion of the Ganesh festival has raised questions about protocol. In an editorial in its mouthpiece Saamana', the Uddhav Thackeray-led party accused Modi of bringing down the last pillar of the Indian polity which has led to the deterioration of the country. The private meeting between the prime minister and chief justice of India has raised questions about protocol," it said, referring to Modi's visit to Chandrachud's residence on Wednesday, which created a row. The editorial said that post-retirement benefits are an alarm bell for the judiciary. In a dig at Chandrachud, Sena (UBT) said it will be interesting to see where the prime minister places him after retirement. According to the website of the Supreme Court, CJI Chandrachud will retire on November 10, 2024. The judges who helped the government in trampling democracy and the Constitution we
More than 38,000 Ganesh idols have been immersed in Mumbai on the fifth day of the Ganpati festival, civic officials said on Thursday. No untoward incident was reported anywhere during the immersion, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. The 10-day festival began with the Ganesh Chaturthi on September 7. Of the 38,717 idols immersed in the sea and artificial ponds in the city from Wednesday till 6 am on Thursday, 37,569 were from households and 1,095 belonged to sarvajanik mandals' (community groups), BMC officials said. During the 10-day Ganpati festival, devotees usually bid farewell to idols of the elephant-headed God after one-and-a-half days, five days and seven days. The final immersion process is held on the last day (Anant Chaturdashi). Of the Ganesh idols immersed on the fifth day, 14880, including 14,555 household idols and 338 public idols, were put in artificial ponds, set up to avoid pollution of natural water bodies. As many as 53 'Hartalika' idols were
More than 2,500 Ganesh idols were immersed in Mumbai by Wednesday evening, on the fifth day of the festival dedicated to the elephant-headed deity, civic officials said. Of the 2,574 idols immersed in the sea and artificial ponds in the city till 6 pm, 2,533 were from households and 16 belonged to sarvajanik mandals' (community groups), said the officials from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). During the 10-day Ganpati festival, devotees usually bid an emotional farewell to the idols of their beloved deity after one-and-a-half days, five days, and seven days. Of the Ganesh idols immersed on the fifth day so far, 1,092, including 1,081 household idols, were put in artificial ponds, set up to avoid pollution of natural water bodies, across the city. Eight sarvajanik Ganesh idols were immersed in these artificial ponds. No untoward incident was reported anywhere during the immersion, said the BMC. Ganeshotsav, which started with Ganesh Chaturthi on September 7, is one of
An idol of Lord Ganesh was damaged after some persons allegedly threw stones at a pandal during the ongoing Ganpati festival in Gujarat's Surat city, police said on Monday. After some minors were detained in connection with the incident which took place in Saiyedpura locality late Sunday night, a mob of around 300 persons gathered at Lalgate police station to protest the action against their community members. Two groups there pelted stones at each other in which some cops were injured and a police vehicle was damaged, Surat Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gahlaut told reporters. Police resorted to baton charge and fired teargas shells to disperse the mob, he said. So far, 32 persons have been detained and two separate FIRs registered in connection with these incidents, officials said. Gujarat Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi and senior police officers visited the incident site and promised strict action against the culprits. "Every single person who has disturbed peace
Vinayaka Chathurthi was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across the south on Saturday, with prominent leaders, including Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy joining the celebrations in their respective states. A festive mood prevailed as people gathered in large numbers to offer worship in temples and grandeur marked the occasion with the installation of large Ganesha idols in Chennai and Hyderabad, among other cities. Prominent Ganesha temples such as the ones at Pillayarpatti in Sivaganga and Malaikottai in Tiruchirappalli, both in Tamil Nadu, and the Manakula Vinayakar temple in neighbouring Puducherry teemed with devotees. Telangana CM Reddy participated in a well-attended Ganesh Puja at Khairatabad in Hyderabad. JD(S) leader and Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy held prayers at Bengaluru. Celebrations were also held in some temples in Kerala. In Tamil Nadu, the famous Ganesha temple (Malaikottai Uchhi Pillayar) atop a hill in Tiruchirappalli was decked up for th
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday welcomed Lord Ganesh at his official residence in south Mumbai as the 10-day festival dedicated to the elephant-headed god began with pomp. Shinde along with his wife and MP son Shrikant Shinde conducted a 'puja' at Varsha, the CM's official residence. Talking to reporters later, the chief minister said he prayed to Lord Ganesh, known as the god of wisdom and prosperity, for the well-being of the state. He said the state has received good rains this year and hoped it will bring prosperity to the farmers. "In some parts, there has been excess rainfall and led to crop loss," Shinde said, stressing that the government will firmly stand behind the farmers. Shinde listed out his government's various schemes aimed at the welfare of women and farmers in the state. Maharashtra ranks first in the state in terms of foreign direct investment (FDI) and has 52 per cent share, he added. State Governor C P Radhakrishnan performed 'aarti' of