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Religion
Three family members drown during Ganesh idol immersion in Rajkot
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🗓 25 Sep 2026, 05:46 PM
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Three relatives drowned while participating in the traditional Ganesh idol immersion ceremony in Rajkot, Gujarat.
The immersion of a Ganesh idol in Rajkot, Gujarat, turned fatal when three members of a single family lost their lives in the water. The incident unfolded as the family was performing the customary ritual of submerging the deity's statue, a practice observed by millions across the country during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
Eyewitnesses reported that the water conditions were unexpectedly turbulent, causing the family members to be swept away. Bystanders and local volunteers rushed to the scene and attempted rescue, but the victims could not be saved.
Police and municipal officials arrived shortly after the tragedy was reported. A formal inquiry has been launched to determine the exact cause of the drowning and to assess whether safety protocols were followed during the immersion.
The incident has reignited calls for stricter safety measures at public immersion sites, including better crowd management, clear signage about water hazards, and the presence of rescue teams during large religious gatherings.
Eyewitnesses reported that the water conditions were unexpectedly turbulent, causing the family members to be swept away. Bystanders and local volunteers rushed to the scene and attempted rescue, but the victims could not be saved.
Police and municipal officials arrived shortly after the tragedy was reported. A formal inquiry has been launched to determine the exact cause of the drowning and to assess whether safety protocols were followed during the immersion.
The incident has reignited calls for stricter safety measures at public immersion sites, including better crowd management, clear signage about water hazards, and the presence of rescue teams during large religious gatherings.