# Hyderabad Ganesh Chaturthi idol safety orders

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hyderabad-ganesh-chaturthi-idol-safety-orders
> Updated: 2026-07-31T01:59:41.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In early July, the Hyderabad police chief announced a height cap of 15 feet for Ganesh Chaturthi idols to reduce the risk of accidents during transit. By the end of the month, the police commissioner expanded the safety directives, mandating fire‑safety standards for idol makers, specifying proper electrical wiring, clean workshops, and a slightly higher limit of 16 feet. The commission also outlined dedicated entry and exit routes for transporting idols from key manufacturing zones, required advance clearance from traffic police, and urged manufacturers to share transport details to aid law‑and‑order planning. These measures aim to prevent the four accidents recorded the previous year when roughly 23,000 idols were installed.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-31: Hyderabad Police Commissioner Orders Fire Safety Measures for Ganesh Chaturthi Idols

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar ordered fire‑safety rules, height limits and dedicated routes for Ganesh Chaturthi idols to prevent accidents.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyderabad-police-commissioner-orders-fire-safety-measures-for-ganesh-chaturthi-idols

### 2026-07-08: Hyderabad police chief orders 15‑foot limit for Ganesh idols to prevent accidents

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar advised limiting Ganesh idols to 15 feet after past electrocution deaths and logistical issues, urging safety measures during manufacturing and offering police aid.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyderabad-police-chief-orders-15foot-limit-for-ganesh-idols-to-prevent-accidents

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