10 Injured As Communal Tensions Erupt In Maharashtra's Bhiwandi, Buldhana Over Stone Pelting During Ganpati Visarjan

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Last Updated:September 19, 2024, 11:27 IST

Police have registered complaints in connection to the matter and have detained 60 people so far

Stones hurled during Ganpati immersion procession in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra. (Image: X/@IANS)

Communal tension erupted in Maharashtra’s Bhiwandi and Buldhana districts on Tuesday over reports of stone pelting on a Ganesh idol during the immersion procession being taken out on Anant Chaturdashi. According to sources, at least 10 people have been injured in the incident.

Police have registered complaints in connection to the matter and have detained 60 people so far.

Bhiwandi, Maharashtra: During Ganpati immersion, stones were thrown at a Ganesh idol near Hindustani Mosque, breaking it and sparking tension between communities. The Ganesh Mandal demanded the arrest of those responsible and refused to proceed with the immersion. Police… pic.twitter.com/IaWbgy4AiZ— IANS (@ians_india) September 18, 2024

What Happened?

Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Additional Commissioner of Police Dnyaneshwar Chavan said that the Ganpati immersion procession near the Hindustani Mosque in Bhiwandi started peacefully and was proceeding without issues. However, tensions arose when a stone was thrown, sparking altercations among the crowd.

“The situation is now under control, and those involved in the disturbances are being identified for legal action. Some individuals have been detained for questioning, and further actions will follow," the Additional Commissioner of Police added.

Bhiwandi, Maharashtra: Additional Commissioner Of Police, Dnyaneshwar Chavan says, The traditional Ganpati immersion procession in Bhiwandi started peacefully near Hindustani Mosque and was proceeding well. However, a stone was thrown, causing a dispute and some altercations… https://t.co/NYUxTw84Ww pic.twitter.com/lGRwqoTgqJ— IANS (@ians_india) September 18, 2024

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The Ganesh Mandal demanded the arrest of those responsible and refused to proceed with the immersion. Police intervened, resulting in a lathi charge to control the crowd.

Following Bhiwandi’s incident, a similar incident of stone-pelting was reported from Buldhana in Maharashtra. According to reports, the stone pelting injured several people.

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