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Crime
BJP functionary and 13 others booked for highway blockade during Latur Ganesh Visarjan 2026
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🗓 25 Sep 2026, 05:02 AM
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During the 2026 Ganesh Visarjan celebrations in Latur, a BJP party worker and 13 others were charged for obstructing traffic on a state highway.
Latur, Maharashtra – Police filed criminal cases against a Bharatiya Janata Party functionary and thirteen other individuals after they blocked a state highway during the Ganesh Visarjan festivities in 2026. The obstruction occurred on a major route used by pilgrims and local commuters, causing significant traffic disruption.
Authorities said the accused deliberately halted vehicles to protest or create a demonstration, violating provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicles Act. An FIR was registered, and the accused were booked under sections relating to unlawful obstruction of public ways and causing public nuisance.
The police spokesperson confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and that the detained persons will be produced before the magistrate. No injuries were reported, but the incident highlighted concerns about crowd management during large religious gatherings.
Local officials have urged political parties and community leaders to ensure peaceful conduct during future events, emphasizing the need for coordination with law‑enforcement agencies to prevent similar disruptions.
Authorities said the accused deliberately halted vehicles to protest or create a demonstration, violating provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicles Act. An FIR was registered, and the accused were booked under sections relating to unlawful obstruction of public ways and causing public nuisance.
The police spokesperson confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and that the detained persons will be produced before the magistrate. No injuries were reported, but the incident highlighted concerns about crowd management during large religious gatherings.
Local officials have urged political parties and community leaders to ensure peaceful conduct during future events, emphasizing the need for coordination with law‑enforcement agencies to prevent similar disruptions.