Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Ganesh Utsav Protesters Detained After Removing Tank Bund Barricades
A group involved in the Ganesh festival protested at Tank Bund in Hyderabad.
They wanted devotees to be allowed to immerse idols there.
The group tried to remove metal barricades placed along the road and railing.
Police said the barricades were needed for safety and smooth traffic.
Officials allowed immersion at NTR Marg instead.
The protesters continued removing barricades despite police efforts to stop them.
Police temporarily took some people into custody to prevent the situation from worsening.
The articles say officials and festival organizers should plan the arrangements together in advance.
Ganesh Utsav Committee members and Bajrang Dal workers protested at Hyderabad’s Tank Bund.
Protesters tried to remove iron barricades installed to restrict Ganesh idol immersion there.
Police said the barricades were meant to address security and traffic concerns during immersion.
Officials permitted immersion on NTR Marg, where police, GHMC and other staff were deployed.
Police detained some protesters preventively and urged committee members to discuss arrangements with officials.
- Who
- Ganesh Utsav Committee members, Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi members, Bajrang Dal workers, police, GHMC officials and devotees were involved or affected.
- What
- Protesters attempted to remove Tank Bund barricades, and police detained some of them as a preventive measure.
- When
- The protest occurred on Monday during preparations for Ganesh idol immersion; no specific date was provided.
- Where
- Tank Bund in Hyderabad; officials directed immersion activity to NTR Marg.
- Why
- The committee wanted devotees to immerse Ganesh idols at Tank Bund, while police cited security and traffic-management concerns for the barricades and the alternate location.
Ganesh Festival Organizers and Supporters
Police and Civic Officials
Immersion at Tank Bund
Ganesh Festival Organizers and Supporters
The committee members demanded removal of the barricades so devotees could immerse Ganesh idols at Tank Bund, noting that elaborate arrangements had reportedly been made there.
Police and Civic Officials
Police restricted immersion at Tank Bund and directed devotees to NTR Marg, where police, GHMC and other staff were deployed.
Reason for the Barricades
Ganesh Festival Organizers and Supporters
Organizers and devotees questioned why immersion was not being permitted at Tank Bund despite reported preparations and said the restrictions created recurring difficulties.
Police and Civic Officials
Police said the barricades were installed for security reasons and to ensure smooth traffic movement during the immersion process.
Handling the Dispute
Ganesh Festival Organizers and Supporters
Committee members protested and attempted to remove the barricades after officials refused to take them down.
Police and Civic Officials
Police tried to stop the removal, detained some people preventively and asked committee members to attend a meeting about arrangements.
- Location
- Tank Bund, Hyderabad
- Protesting groups
- Ganesh Utsav Committee members, Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi members and Bajrang Dal workers
- Barricade purpose
- Police said the barricades were installed for security and smooth traffic movement; the other article said they prevented immersion at Tank Bund
- Permitted immersion site
- NTR Marg
- Police action
- Some protesters were taken into preventive custody and shifted to a police station
- Officials involved
- Police, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation and other staff
- Proposed next step
- Officials and Utsav Committee members were asked to discuss arrangements and create an advance plan
