Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Hassan Officials Clash Over Ganesh Idol Immersion Ban
A Ganesh idol was immersed at Devigere in Hassan on October 3.
The report says an order had prohibited the Pendal Ganapati immersion there.
Hassan’s Deputy Commissioner, K S Lathakumari, says the police did not enforce the order or take action against the organisers.
She sent Superintendent of Police Shubhanwita a notice asking her to appear and explain in writing.
The notice says disciplinary action may be recommended.
The event has been held for about 70 years, and the restriction drew public dissatisfaction.
The report also says four other Ganesha idol immersions had been permitted at the same place.
Hassan Deputy Commissioner K S Lathakumari issued a notice to Superintendent of Police Shubhanwita over the Pendal Ganapati immersion.
The immersion took place at Devigere on October 3 despite a prohibitory order, according to the report.
The DC said police failed to act against the organisers and asked the SP to provide a written explanation in person.
The notice warns that disciplinary action could be recommended, describing the SP’s conduct as irresponsible.
The report says permission had been granted for four other Ganesha idol immersions at Devigere, while the Pendal Ganapati event has a 70-year history.
- Who
- Hassan Deputy Commissioner K S Lathakumari and Superintendent of Police Shubhanwita; organisers of the Pendal Ganapati procession.
- What
- The DC issued the SP a notice over an idol immersion that took place despite a prohibitory order and alleged lack of action against organisers.
- When
- The procession began on October 3; the report does not specify the notice date.
- Where
- Devigere, Hassan.
- Why
- The DC says the immersion proceeded despite the restriction and police did not take suitable legal action against the organisers.
District Administration
Police Department
Enforcement of the immersion restriction
District Administration
The DC says the immersion went ahead despite a prohibitory order and that police did not take suitable legal action against organisers.
Police Department
The article reports a dispute between the DC and SP but does not provide the SP’s response or explain the police department’s position.
Permission and restriction at Devigere
District Administration
The DC’s notice concerns the Pendal Ganapati immersion, which the report says was subject to a restriction.
Police Department
The article says permission had been granted for four other Ganesha idol immersions at the same site, but gives no explanation from police for the differing treatment.
- Location
- Devigere, Hassan
- Procession date
- October 3
- Deputy Commissioner
- K S Lathakumari
- Superintendent of Police
- Shubhanwita
- Event history
- The Pendal Gauri-Ganapati immersion is described as having a 70-year history.
- Other permissions
- The report says permission had been given for immersion of four Ganesha idols at Devigere.
- Notice demand
- The SP was directed to appear in person and provide a written explanation.