Hyderabad: Eggs thrown at Durga idol immersion procession, no injuries

India Oct 06, 2025

During Saturday night's Durga idol immersion in Hyderabad and Secunderabad, things got tense when eggs were reportedly thrown at a procession in Chaderghat, drawing a crowd of about 500 people.
Police stepped in quickly, calming the situation with no injuries or damage.

Durga idol catches fire

In Secunderabad's Warasiguda area, a 21-foot Durga idol caught fire after touching an overhead wire, but devotees and officials put out the flames fast.
The procession paused for a bit but continued safely afterward.
Police are reviewing CCTV footage from Chaderghat and have increased patrols along the immersion routes to keep everything peaceful as festivities go on.