Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Datia Ganesh Immersion Clash Leaves Several Injured, Police Investigate
A fight happened during a religious procession in Datia, Madhya Pradesh.
The procession was carrying a Ganesh idol to a river for immersion.
An argument reportedly started when people asked buffalo herders to make room.
The argument became a physical fight involving sticks and clubs.
Gunshots were then fired.
Ajay Yadav and his uncle Vakil Yadav were injured in their legs.
Several people from the other group were also reportedly hurt.
Police took control of the situation and are questioning people.
Investigators have not yet confirmed exactly how the fight and shooting began.
A clash erupted during a Ganesh immersion procession in Maithana Pali village, Datia, on September 22.
The dispute allegedly began when procession participants asked men grazing buffaloes near the river to move aside.
Both groups reportedly used sticks and clubs, while gunshots were also fired during the confrontation.
Ajay Yadav and his uncle Vakil Yadav suffered gunshot wounds to their legs and were later shifted to Gwalior.
Police said three to four people from the other group were also injured and that the circumstances remain under investigation.
- Who
- People participating in a Ganesh immersion procession and Ajay Yadav, Vakil Yadav, and others from another group were involved.
- What
- A dispute escalated into a clash involving sticks, clubs, and gunfire, injuring several people.
- When
- September 22, during Dol Gyaras; the year is not specified.
- Where
- Near a river in Maithana Pali village, under the Indargarh police station area of Datia district, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The dispute reportedly began when procession participants asked people grazing buffaloes near the river to make way for the Ganesh idol.
Injured Group’s Allegations
Police Investigation Position
Cause and responsibility
Injured Group’s Allegations
The injured side accused several named individuals and others of assaulting them and opening fire during the dispute.
Police Investigation Position
Police said the exact circumstances and sequence of events have not been established and are collecting statements and other evidence.
Nature of the confrontation
Injured Group’s Allegations
The allegations describe an attack that caused gunshot injuries to Ajay Yadav and Vakil Yadav.
Police Investigation Position
Police reported injuries on both sides and said three to four people from the other group were also receiving treatment.
- Location
- Maithana Pali village, Datia district, Madhya Pradesh
- Occasion
- Dol Gyaras and Ganesh idol immersion
- Reportedly injured
- Ajay Yadav, Vakil Yadav, and three to four people from the other group
- Weapons reported
- Sticks, clubs, and firearms
- Treatment
- Ajay Yadav and Vakil Yadav were transferred from Indargarh to Datia and then Gwalior
- Police action
- Indargarh police brought the situation under control and began recording statements
- Investigation status
- Police are still establishing the sequence of events and circumstances surrounding the firing