The Ganesh idol immersion procession in Hyderabad passed off peacefully amid extensive security arrangements, Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar said. Around 28,000 personnel were deployed, while lakhs of devotees visited the Khairatabad and Balapur Ganesh idols during the celebrations
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.
The Ganesh procession in Hyderabad’s Old City is delayed as organisers finish decorations. The Balapur idol will cross Charminar after 1 pm, amid heavy police deployment and strict security checks.
