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Religion
Durga Idols Immersed Amid Tight Security, No Injuries Reported
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 04:51 AM
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Durga idols were immersed in a tightly monitored ceremony. Two minor fire incidents were reported during the event, but no one was hurt.
The immersion of Durga idols took place today under strict security measures, with police and security forces maintaining a tight perimeter around the water body where the idols were submerged.
The ceremony, part of the annual Durga Puja celebrations, attracted a large crowd of devotees who were guided through designated entry points to ensure orderly flow.
During the immersion, two minor fire incidents were reported at separate locations near the event site. Fire services responded quickly, extinguishing the flames within minutes and confirming that no injuries occurred.
Authorities praised the coordinated effort between local police, the fire brigade, and event organizers for maintaining safety and preventing any escalation.
The immersion concluded without incident, and the idols were submerged in accordance with traditional rituals, marking the end of the festival for the year.
The ceremony, part of the annual Durga Puja celebrations, attracted a large crowd of devotees who were guided through designated entry points to ensure orderly flow.
During the immersion, two minor fire incidents were reported at separate locations near the event site. Fire services responded quickly, extinguishing the flames within minutes and confirming that no injuries occurred.
Authorities praised the coordinated effort between local police, the fire brigade, and event organizers for maintaining safety and preventing any escalation.
The immersion concluded without incident, and the idols were submerged in accordance with traditional rituals, marking the end of the festival for the year.