Ganesh idol collapse kills 2, injures 5 in Mumbai's Bhuleshwarcha Raja procession

Mumbai police reported that a large Ganesh idol toppled onto a crowd of worshippers during the Bhuleshwarcha Raja procession on Saturday. The incident occurred in the crowded streets of the city, causing panic and a scramble among the devotees.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, pronouncing two victims dead on arrival while five others were taken to nearby hospitals with varying degrees of injuries. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine whether the collapse was due to structural failure or mishandling.
The municipal corporation has temporarily halted the procession and is reviewing safety protocols for future religious gatherings. Police have appealed for calm and urged citizens to cooperate with the ongoing inquiry.
Local residents expressed shock at the tragedy, describing the scene as chaotic, with people trying to flee the falling idol. The incident has reignited calls for stricter regulation of large idols in public processions.
Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.