Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Titwala Ganpati Immersion Clash Leaves 70-80 People Booked
Two groups were taking their Ganpati idols for immersion in Titwala.
They argued about which idol should move first.
Police said the argument became threats, pushing and physical fighting.
The groups were described as supporters of the BJP and Shiv Sena (UBT).
The incident happened late on September 19 and early on September 20.
It took place around several roads and junctions in Titwala.
Police registered a case against about 70 to 80 people.
No one had been arrested when the report was published.
A dispute over which Ganpati idol would proceed first escalated into a clash in Titwala.
The groups involved were identified as supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Shiv Sena (UBT).
Police said the confrontation involved verbal abuse, threats, shoving and physical assault.
Kalyan Taluka Police registered a case against approximately 70 to 80 people from both groups.
Those named include Upeksha Bhoir, Shaktivaan Bhoir, Suresh Bhoir and Pradeep Bhoir; no arrests have been made.
- Who
- Supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Shiv Sena (UBT), including Upeksha Bhoir, Shaktivaan Bhoir, Suresh Bhoir and Pradeep Bhoir.
- What
- A dispute over procession order escalated into alleged threats, shoving and physical assault, resulting in a police case against 70 to 80 people.
- When
- Between 10:19 p.m. on September 19 and 1:16 a.m. on September 20.
- Where
- Titwala near Kalyan in Thane, including Regency Sarvam–Shri Krishna Hospital Road, MNS Chowk and Station Road.
- Why
- The groups allegedly disagreed over which Ganpati idol procession should proceed first.
Bharatiya Janata Party Supporters
Shiv Sena (UBT) Supporters
Procession order
Bharatiya Janata Party Supporters
The BJP-linked group was reportedly involved in a dispute over moving its Ganpati idol procession ahead.
Shiv Sena (UBT) Supporters
The Shiv Sena (UBT)-linked group was reportedly involved in the same dispute over which idol procession would proceed first.
Political context
Bharatiya Janata Party Supporters
Upeksha Bhoir and her husband Shaktivaan Bhoir were among those named in the case, according to police reports.
Shiv Sena (UBT) Supporters
Former corporator Suresh Bhoir and office-bearer Pradeep Bhoir of the Thackeray faction were among those named, according to police reports.
- People booked
- Approximately 70 to 80 people from both groups
- Police station
- Kalyan Taluka Police Station, Thane Rural
- Incident period
- 10:19 p.m. September 19 to 1:16 a.m. September 20
- Dispute
- Which Ganpati idol procession would proceed first
- Case number
- C.R. No. 657/2026
- Legal provisions
- Sections 194, 126, 223 and 33(1)(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Arrests
- Police reported that no arrests had been made
