Telangana: 13 killed and 26 injured during Ganesh Visarjan

Thirteen people, including a police sub-inspector, have died and 26 others have been injured following various accidents during Ganesh Visarjan in Telangana. Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) CV Anand confirmed the casualties occurred during separate incidents across the state.

While the specific circumstances surrounding each accident have not yet been fully detailed, the incidents took place during the immersion of idols marking the conclusion of the Ganesh festival. The state saw a massive scale of celebrations, with approximately 1.24 lakh official idols installed. When including idols in homes, gated communities, and apartments, the total number of idols in the state is estimated to be between 3.5 lakh and 4 lakh.