Archive · 7 Sep 2026
BGUS Seeks Inquiry Into Alleged Police Conduct at Sultan Bazaar
The Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi asked Hyderabad’s police chief to investigate an incident.
The group says police treated one of its leaders roughly during a religious procession.
It also says some devotees were hit with lathis.
The procession happened on September 4 in Hyderabad.
It traveled from Putlibowli to Ramkote.
The group wants officials to check CCTV and video recordings.
It also met the police commissioner to discuss safety for the upcoming Ganesh festival.
The Samithi said it expects the police to cooperate and take suitable action.
Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi representatives urged Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar to investigate alleged police misconduct.
The Samithi alleged that police pushed Vice President Govind Rathi and used lathis against devotees during the Agaman procession.
The incident reportedly occurred on September 4 during a procession from Rock Star Ganesh in Putlibowli to Ramkote.
BGUS requested an impartial inquiry using relevant CCTV and video footage, with action based on the findings.
The delegation also discussed police coordination for the 47th Grand Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav, scheduled for September 14–25.
- Who
- Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi representatives, including Vice President Govind Rathi, and Hyderabad City Police officials.
- What
- BGUS sought an inquiry and possible action over alleged police misconduct during an Agaman procession.
- When
- The alleged incident occurred on September 4; the delegation met the commissioner on Sunday. The 47th Grand Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav is scheduled for September 14–25.
- Where
- The incident occurred at Sultan Bazaar during a procession from Putlibowli to Ramkote; the delegation met at the Hyderabad Commissioner’s Office.
- Why
- BGUS wants an impartial fact-finding inquiry, review of CCTV and video footage, and coordination with police for peaceful festival celebrations.
- Organization
- Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi
- Police commissioner
- VC Sajjanar
- Incident date
- September 4
- Procession route
- Rock Star Ganesh at Putlibowli to Ramkote
- Alleged conduct
- Police allegedly pushed Govind Rathi and used lathis against devotees
- Upcoming event
- 47th Grand Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav
- Festival dates
- September 14–25