Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Clashes during Ganesh Idol Immersion: One Dead, Several Injured
During Ganesh idol immersion processions, several incidents of violence and accidents occurred.
One person died in a clash in Nayagarh district after an argument over music.
In Bhubaneswar, another clash resulted in injuries.
Additionally, three youths were electrocuted while climbing a vehicle, and a woman was swept away in a river.
Police have made arrests and are investigating the incidents.
The events led to protests by locals demanding action.
Emergency services responded, and those injured were taken to local hospitals.
One person was killed and 14 others were injured in clashes during Ganesh idol immersion processions.
A clash in Nayagarh district stemmed from an argument over music during a procession.
Four people were injured in a clash in Patrapada, Bhubaneswar, due to past enmity.
Three youths were injured after coming into contact with a live wire at Konark.
A woman was swept away in the Mahanadi river during immersion in Banki.
- Who
- Multiple groups of people participating in Ganesh idol immersion processions.
- What
- Clashes and other incidents resulting in injuries and fatalities.
- When
- Sunday night and Monday morning.
- Where
- Nayagarh district, Patrapada (Bhubaneswar), Konark (Puri district), and Banki area of Cuttack district.
- Why
- Clashes were due to altercations during processions (music and past enmity), with other incidents including accidental electrocution and a woman being swept away in a river.
- Fatalities
- 1
- Injured
- 18
- Clash Location 1
- Nayagarh district
- Clash Location 2
- Patrapada area, Bhubaneswar
- Other incidents
- Electrocution of 3 youths, Woman swept away