A 22-foot-tall Ganesha idol collapsed during a procession in Mumbai's Bhuleshwar area on August 23, 2026, resulting in two deaths and five injuries.
Police reported that the collapse occurred after the welding support for the idol's structure failed, causing the heavy structure to fall onto the crowd below.
Authorities have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) and initiated an investigation into the safety protocols followed by the organizers during the public procession.