In Nashik, three persons drowned in Panchvati and an equal number in Nashik Road area, an official said. Umbraj in Satara, Wajirabad in Nanded and Karjat in Raigad near Mumbai reported one death each from drowning, he added. Ganesh Visarjan 2023: 12 Deaths Reported From Across Maharashtra During Ganpati Idol Immersions, Say Police; Nashik Accounts for Six.
Aishwarya Mehta (27) was in severe pain. A healthcare personnel, who was trained by the Maharashtra Emergency Medical Services, responded to her cries for help.
Anant Chaturdashi marks the end of the 10-day Ganesh festival, which began on September 9 this year. The day will see the immersion of idols at Girgaon, Juhu and Dadar chowpatty, among other locations.