20 Killed In Maharashtra During Ganesh Idols’ Immersion Ceremonies
In Mumbai, the Ganesh festival and the immersion procession passed off peacefully.Mumbai: At least 20 persons died, 14 of them due to drowning, in different incidents that occurred during the immersion of Ganesh idols in parts of Maharashtra, police said on Saturday.The 10-day Ganesh festival, which had started on August 31, ended on Friday.In Wardha district, three persons drowned at Sawangi, while another one died in a similar manner at Devli, an official said.Two persons drowned in a pond in Yavatmal district when during the immersion of an idol, he said.In Ahmednagar district, two persons drowned in separate incidents at Supa and Belvandi, he said, adding that two others died in Jalgaon district of north Maharashtra - one each at Chalisgaon and Jamner.One person each died at Ghodega...