One dead, two injured during Ganesh immersion procession in separate incidents in A.P.
Tragic events mar the festive celebrations, as a cardiac incident claims one life and a violent clash leaves three others injured during the immersive rituals honoring Lord Ganesh
A devotee named K. Yesu, aged 46, tragically passed away on September 19, 2026, due to cardiac arrest while actively participating in the Vinayaka Nimajjanam immersion procession in Tadepalligudem. Yesu was dancing with friends when he suffered the fatal incident. Emergency services rushed him to a nearby hospital, but doctors were unable to revive him and pronounced him dead upon arrival.
In a separate incident that occurred on the following day, Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Jangam Bazaar, Sattenapalli in Palnadu district, three devotees were injured during a clash between two groups during the Ganesh Nimajjanam processions. The injured individuals were quickly transported to the hospital for treatment. Police arrived at the scene swiftly to restore order and ensure the safety of the remaining devotees.
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