Mumbai police investigate egg-throwing incident during Ganesh procession

Ganesh Chaturthi Mazgaon egg-throwing incident communal tension Mumbai

Tensions erupted in the Mazgaon area of Mumbai during a Ganesh idol arrival procession after eggs were allegedly thrown at the devotees and the idol from a nearby building. The incident triggered a confrontation between two groups, prompting a heavy deployment of police to prevent further violence and restore order.

Police have registered a case against unidentified individuals under relevant legal provisions, including sections related to promoting enmity between groups on religious grounds. Investigators are currently reviewing CCTV footage from the area to identify the suspects.

Local organizers and political leaders have condemned the act, demanding strict and immediate legal action. While the situation has since been reported as under control with increased patrolling, the incident has sparked significant debate regarding communal harmony in the region.

Entities

Akhil Sarvajanik Utsav Samiti · Ashish Shelar · Jayant Meena · Mazgaon · Morya Ganpati · Mumbai Police · Nitesh Rane

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[● 2 SOURCES] Organisers demanded the arrest of the suspects within 24 hours. www.nationalheraldindia.com · www.newsbytesapp.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Eggs were thrown at the Ganesh idol during its arrival procession. www.zoomnews.in · www.nationalheraldindia.com · www.newsbytesapp.com · www.news18.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The eggs were thrown from a building overlooking the route, approximately 30 to 40 meters from the pandal. www.zoomnews.in · www.nationalheraldindia.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The situation in Mazgaon was brought under control by police intervention. www.nationalheraldindia.com · www.news18.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Police registered a case against unidentified individuals under relevant legal provisions. www.zoomnews.in · www.nationalheraldindia.com · www.news18.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister assured organisers of cooperation and action within 24 hours. www.nationalheraldindia.com · www.newsbytesapp.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The police registered an offence under sections 299 and 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). www.news18.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Authorities are reviewing surveillance camera footage to identify the suspects. www.nationalheraldindia.com