Tragedy Strikes During Ganesh Idol Immersion in Maharashtra

A 24-year-old man named Amit Satish Mohite drowned during the immersion of a Ganesh idol at Totli Talav in Maharashtra's Palghar district. Mohite collapsed due to a seizure and fell into the water. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead. An accidental death case has been registered.

A 24-year-old man drowned during the immersion of a Ganesh idol in Maharashtra’s Palghar district in the early hours of Wednesday, according to police reports. The victim, identified as Amit Satish Mohite, was part of a group of devotees gathered at Totli Talav for the immersion ritual.

Around 3:30 am, Mohite experienced a seizure and subsequently fell into the lake. Despite the immediate efforts of those present, he could not be saved, an official stated.

Mohite’s body has been sent to a government hospital for a post-mortem examination. Authorities have registered the incident as an accidental death case.

(With inputs from agencies.)