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Hassan Collector Rebukes SP Over Idol Immersion Ban Enforcement Failure
✍️ indiatoday.in
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 08:02 AM
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The district collector of Hassan publicly rebuked the superintendent of police for not enforcing the ban on idol immersion. The incident highlights lapses in local law‑enforcement during the festival period.
The ban on idol immersion, imposed to curb environmental damage and maintain public safety, has been in force in Hassan district since the start of the festival season.
During a routine inspection, the district collector observed that the superintendent of police had not taken the necessary steps to enforce the ban, allowing several idol immersion activities to proceed unchecked.
In a meeting with the SP, the collector publicly reprimanded him for the enforcement failure and warned that such lapses could lead to legal action and public backlash.
The collector also instructed the SP to immediately strengthen patrols and coordinate with local authorities to ensure full compliance with the ban.
During a routine inspection, the district collector observed that the superintendent of police had not taken the necessary steps to enforce the ban, allowing several idol immersion activities to proceed unchecked.
In a meeting with the SP, the collector publicly reprimanded him for the enforcement failure and warned that such lapses could lead to legal action and public backlash.
The collector also instructed the SP to immediately strengthen patrols and coordinate with local authorities to ensure full compliance with the ban.