Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 celebrations in Vadodara took a shocking turn when two men were arrested for allegedly throwing eggs at a Ganesha procession in the old city area. The incident angered locals and sparked a social media backlash, prompting the police to act quickly and prevent further trouble.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Accused Paraded And Apologised For Throwing Eggs
The men reportedly threw eggs from the third floor of a building near the City Police Station as the procession passed by. The organisers immediately reported the incident, leading to an FIR being filed.
On Wednesday, the two men (identified as Sufiyan Mansuri and Shahnawaz Qureshi) were paraded along the route of the Nirmal Park Yuvak Mandal of Manjalpur during the Ganesha idol immersion. Their hands were tied with ropes, and they were seen kneeling and limping while apologising to the organisers and police.
Viral Video From Vadodara Triggers Outrage
A video showing the accused being paraded went viral online, drawing strong reactions from netizens.
Check some online user comments:
“Atankwadi he Sale.”
“Shame on you. Sharm nahi aati aisi harkat karte huye.”
“Give them rigorous punishment.”
“Achi Tarah se pitai kijiyein.”
“Parents of these kids also be booked for their negligence.”
“Shameful act, respect every religion.”
Cops’ Statement On These Arrested People During Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Celebration
As quoted by Indian Express, a police officer said, “The accused have admitted that they hurled five eggs at the idol. They claim they were doing it for fun and a prank, but given the gravity of the issue, we are not convinced that the men did not anticipate the consequences of their action. Therefore, we are looking into the aspect of a possible premeditated plan to disturb peace in the area.”
The police are questioning the two accused, while a third accused, a minor, has been produced before the Juvenile Justice Board.
Officials noted that the act may not have been spontaneous. A senior official added, “We are inclined to believe that they had planned to do this at any procession passing through the area. They had climbed up a higher floor of one building, and one of them also rushed into another building to take aim from a different angle.”
The accused tried to escape after the incident, but the police arrived within minutes. Authorities also conducted a combing operation to check for residents living without proper tenancy documents. The police warned that anyone found involved in the act will face strict legal action.
