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Religion
Costi villagers protest polluted nullah, perform Ganesh immersion in barrels
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 07:01 AM
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Residents of Costi village staged a protest against the contamination of a local nullah and carried out a Ganesh visarjan using barrels, according to reports.
Costi villagers gathered on the banks of the local nullah to voice their anger over the waterway's contamination, which they say poses health risks to the community. The protest featured a symbolic Ganesh visarjan, where the idol was immersed in large barrels rather than the polluted stream, highlighting both religious sentiment and environmental concern.
According to eyewitnesses, the residents set up makeshift barricades and displayed placards demanding immediate clean‑up of the nullah. Local authorities were approached for remedial action, but villagers felt the response had been inadequate, prompting the unconventional immersion ceremony.
The barrel immersion was carried out under the supervision of village elders, ensuring the ritual adhered to traditional practices while avoiding further pollution of the watercourse. The event drew attention from nearby towns, with several observers noting the blend of cultural devotion and environmental activism.
No injuries were reported, and the protest concluded peacefully after the immersion. Officials from the district administration have been asked to investigate the source of contamination and to initiate corrective measures.
The incident underscores growing rural concerns over water quality and the lengths communities will go to protect both their health and religious customs.
According to eyewitnesses, the residents set up makeshift barricades and displayed placards demanding immediate clean‑up of the nullah. Local authorities were approached for remedial action, but villagers felt the response had been inadequate, prompting the unconventional immersion ceremony.
The barrel immersion was carried out under the supervision of village elders, ensuring the ritual adhered to traditional practices while avoiding further pollution of the watercourse. The event drew attention from nearby towns, with several observers noting the blend of cultural devotion and environmental activism.
No injuries were reported, and the protest concluded peacefully after the immersion. Officials from the district administration have been asked to investigate the source of contamination and to initiate corrective measures.
The incident underscores growing rural concerns over water quality and the lengths communities will go to protect both their health and religious customs.