{
  "id": 2775780,
  "title": "'Was That Bappa’s Sign?' Video Shows Garland Falling From Bhuleshwar Cha Raja Before Tragic Idol Collapse That Killed 2; Sparks Emotional Reactions Online",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/was-that-bappas-sign-video-shows-garland-falling-from-bhuleshwar-cha",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T10:45:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/viral/was-that-bappas-sign-video-shows-garland-falling-from-bhuleshwar-cha-raja-before-tragic-idol-collapse-that-killed-2-sparks-emotional-reactions-online"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A video capturing a garland falling from the Bhuleshwar Cha Raja idol has ignited an emotional online debate following the tragic collapse of the 22-foot-tall idol. The incident, which claimed the lives of two individuals and injured five others, occurred as the idol was being transported from a Ganesh idol workshop in Byculla to Bhuleshwar. The procession was reportedly within 50–100 feet of the pandal when the idol suddenly fell from the crane. The deceased have been identified as Sanket Nevshe, president of Bhuleshwar Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, and Brijesh Joshi, an office-bearer. Five others, including two young girls, were injured in the accident. Preliminary police reports suggest a potential technical failure in the support mechanism for the massive idol.",
  "summary": "A video showing a garland falling from the idol of Bhuleshwar Cha Raja moments before its arrival procession has sparked an emotional debate among devotees online. The video has gained attention following the tragic collapse of the 22-foot-tall idol on Saturday evening, an accident that left two people dead and five others injured. The incident occurred while the idol was being transported from a…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}