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A day after Ganesh idol immersion concluded, HMDA began dismantling, segregating and removing salvage waste around Hussain Sagar and other water bodies. About 100 carting specialists are working in three shifts across 38 immersion sites around the lake.

Ganesh idol immersion at Hussain Sagar concluded around 2 pm on Saturday after a rush of hundreds of idols through central Hyderabad. Around 1.2 lakh idols were immersed across the city over two days, while GHMC and HMDA began clearing festival waste.

The centralised Ganesh idol immersion procession began in Hyderabad on Friday as hundreds of idols were taken towards water bodies. The Khairatabad Ganesha was immersed around 2.45 p.m., while a long line of vehicles remained on roads into the night.

Balapur Ganesh commenced its nearly 19-km Shobha Yatra from Balapur to Hussain Sagar on Friday. The procession will pass through several parts of the Old City amid heavy security, with the idol expected to reach Charminar in the evening before immersion.

A youth died after accidentally coming under the wheels of a tusker truck near Khairatabad Junction during the Ganesh immersion procession on Friday. Police detained the truck driver and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar inspected security arrangements ahead of the Khairatabad Bada Ganesh immersion. Around 20,000 police personnel and nearly 10,000 CCTV cameras have been deployed, while 26 She Teams will operate at crowded locations

TGSRTC will operate around 700 special buses round-the-clock during Ganesh idol immersion festivities in Hyderabad. Officials have deployed personnel at 44 key locations, set up a control room and stationed relief vehicles, camps, drivers and mechanics to manage the expected passenger rush.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned of strict action against those playing vulgar or provocative songs during Ganesh idol immersion processions. Police social media teams are monitoring reels and videos, with action to follow against violations after the festival.

Ganesh idol immersion continued late into Sunday night as Hyderabad witnessed large crowds, heavy traffic and elaborate arrangements around the lake. More than a lakh devotees visited the Khairatabad pandal, while swimmers, lifeguards and disaster response teams remained deployed.

MMC Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy inspected Ganesh idol immersion arrangements at Saroornagar Lake on Thursday. Officials were directed to ensure safe immersion, keep swimmers, medical facilities and emergency teams ready, regulate traffic, remove debris and maintain cleanliness throughout the event.

The Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi has expressed dissatisfaction over arrangements for the September 25 Ganesh immersion procession in Hyderabad. It alleged a lack of clarity from GHMC and police and opposed restrictions on immersion at Kapra Lake without alternative arrangements.

The GHMC and Hyderabad police aim to complete Ganesh idol immersions at Hussain Sagar in a single day on September 25. Two upgraded platforms and additional cranes will be deployed, while work on the 69-ft Khairatabad Ganesh idol is progressing

The GHMC is gearing up for Ganesh Chaturthi festivities in Hyderabad, with idol immersion scheduled for September 25. The civic body will deploy cranes, boats, swimmers and emergency teams, while road repairs along procession routes will be completed by September 13

Hyderabad is all set for the grand Ganesh idol immersion on Saturday with 1.4 lakh idols to be immersed at Hussain Sagar and other lakes. The Khairatabad Ganesh will be immersed with the help of the Bahubali crane