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Teen Dies in Ganesh Procession Chaos
6 Sep
Summary
- A 19-year-old student died during a Ganesh procession.
- Family blames loud music, police suspect crowd chaos.
- Investigation ongoing into the exact cause of death.
A 19-year-old engineering student, S Badrinath, tragically passed away on Saturday evening during a Ganesh Agaman procession in Hyderabad. His family alleges that excessive noise from a DJ and firecrackers led to his death, citing a potential heart attack induced by the commotion. The incident occurred around 8:30 pm at Ram Nagar crossroads.
Eyewitness accounts suggest a large gathering of approximately 10,000 people. Police stated that a sudden surge of people fleeing from bursting crackers may have caused a stampede-like situation, leading to Badrinath collapsing. Officers are actively investigating to determine the precise cause of the young student's sudden death, noting preliminary reports indicate a heart attack.
While police deny the presence of a DJ at Badrinath's location, they acknowledge that music systems were part of the procession. The student's mother has appealed to authorities to prevent the use of DJs in future celebrations to avert similar tragedies. Police have previously prohibited DJs during processions, though this rule is often disregarded.
