Madhya Pradesh Ganesh idol vandalism: Three brothers have been arrested after a Ganesh idol was damaged in Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday night. The incident took place in Mawai village under Dehat police station and led to tension in the area, with a large number of people gathering at the spot.
A video of the Tikamgarh Ganesh idol damage incident has surfaced on social media, showing the place where the Ganesh idol was installed. The area can be seen completely scattered, with items lying here and there. Several people can also be seen gathered at the spot, discussing the Ganesh idol damage in Mawai village and wondering what had happened.
According to the information, local residents had installed the Ganesh idol in Mawai village near the roadside close to a Higher Secondary School on the Tikamgarh-Jatara Road during Ganesh Chaturthi.
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The incident took place at around 9 pm on Wednesday. According to local residents, some youths allegedly damaged the idol after throwing it out of the pandal. They were reportedly under the influence of alcohol.
Three brothers arrested in Tikamgarh
People from the area had alleged that three local residents — Prakash Ahirwar, Manoj Ahirwar and Bhagchand Ahirwar — were involved in the incident. Villagers also alleged that the accused had a fight with people present at the pandal along with damaging the idol.
After news of the incident spread, a crowd gathered at the spot. Local residents immediately informed the police through Dial 112. Dehat police reached the village and took control of the situation.
According to the initial police investigation, the incident was linked to a dispute over lowering the DJ volume. Police later arrested the three brothers in connection with the case.
SDOP Rahul Katre said that the investigation is underway. Police are questioning members of the Ganesh committee and local residents. Further legal action will be taken after checking the allegations.
Police personnel have been deployed in the village to maintain peace, while senior officers have also been informed about the incident.
