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Ganesh Procession Egg Attack Sparks Mumbai Tension
24 Aug
Summary
- Tension erupted in Mumbai's Mazgaon area during a Ganesh idol procession.
- Eggs were allegedly hurled from a nearby building at the gathering.
- Police intervened to control the situation and ensure safety.
Tension gripped Mumbai's Mazgaon area for over four hours on Sunday night after a clash occurred during the arrival procession of a Ganesh idol. Organizers alleged that eggs were hurled at the procession from a nearby building. Police intervened to control the situation and dispersed a crowd of 10,000-15,000 people.
The situation was brought under control by Monday morning with a police presence maintained in the area. The president of the Akhil Public Festival Committee condemned the incident, stating that eggs were thrown after the idol's arrival. He urged police action within 24 hours, noting that Maharashtra's cultural affairs minister assured support and action.
Vivek Rane, deputy secretary of Mazgaon Cha Maurya Ganpati Mandal, corroborated the egg-throwing allegations, specifying the building's proximity. He demanded strong action against those responsible for the objectionable act. Police continued deployment in Mazgaon to maintain law and order.
