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Crime
Bengaluru: Man Fatally Stabbed During Ganesha Idol Immersion Clash, Six Arrested
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 06:10 AM
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A man was killed in a stabbing incident during a Ganesha idol immersion procession in Bengaluru, leading to the arrest of six individuals involved in the clash.
A fatal stabbing occurred amid a Ganesha idol immersion procession in Bengaluru, killing a man and prompting police to arrest six people suspected of being involved in the altercation. The incident unfolded during the evening immersion ceremony, a key ritual of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Police officers on the scene secured the area and collected statements from witnesses before taking the suspects into custody.
The Bengaluru Police Department confirmed that the victim was a local resident who was attacked with a sharp blade. The arrested individuals are being questioned for their roles in the confrontation, which reportedly broke out over a dispute among procession participants.
Authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack and are urging the public to cooperate with the ongoing inquiry. The incident has raised concerns about crowd management during large religious processions in the city.
The Bengaluru Police Department confirmed that the victim was a local resident who was attacked with a sharp blade. The arrested individuals are being questioned for their roles in the confrontation, which reportedly broke out over a dispute among procession participants.
Authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack and are urging the public to cooperate with the ongoing inquiry. The incident has raised concerns about crowd management during large religious processions in the city.