Four Drown, Five Missing in Madhya Pradesh During Ganesh Visarjan 2026

Madhya Pradesh witnessed tragic incidents on the day of Ganesh Visarjan 2026 as four individuals lost their lives after drowning while immersing idols. In a separate mishap, five more participants are feared dead, with rescue teams still searching for them. Local authorities have deployed police, fire‑services and volunteers to the water bodies where the immersions were taking place, urging families to cooperate with the ongoing rescue efforts. Officials have warned devotees to follow safety guidelines, avoid overcrowding at immersion sites and use designated areas to prevent further accidents. The incidents have prompted a call for stricter crowd‑control measures during future religious processions in the state.