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Accident at Bhuleshwar Ganpati Temple in Pune Draws Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis' Attention
✍️ News18 Marathi
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 11:32 AM
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An accident at the Bhuleshwar Ganpati shrine in Pune has prompted a response from Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Authorities are assessing the scene and providing assistance.
Pune, Maharashtra – Early on 23 August, an accident occurred at the Bhuleshwar Ganpati temple premises, causing injuries among devotees and by‑standers. Local emergency services rushed to the site, providing medical aid and evacuating the injured to nearby hospitals.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was briefed on the incident and visited the location to assess the situation. He assured the public that the state government will ensure swift medical assistance and a thorough investigation into the cause of the mishap.
Police have cordoned off the area to preserve evidence and are questioning witnesses. Preliminary reports suggest the accident may have been triggered by a structural failure of a temporary canopy, but the investigation remains ongoing.
The temple management has expressed regret over the incident and promised to cooperate fully with authorities. Community leaders have called for stricter safety checks during future festivals and gatherings.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses and the condition of the injured stabilises.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was briefed on the incident and visited the location to assess the situation. He assured the public that the state government will ensure swift medical assistance and a thorough investigation into the cause of the mishap.
Police have cordoned off the area to preserve evidence and are questioning witnesses. Preliminary reports suggest the accident may have been triggered by a structural failure of a temporary canopy, but the investigation remains ongoing.
The temple management has expressed regret over the incident and promised to cooperate fully with authorities. Community leaders have called for stricter safety checks during future festivals and gatherings.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses and the condition of the injured stabilises.