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    Canvass of the Incident

    During the evening of 16 September, a Ganesh icon erected by village devotees in Mawai village—located along the Tikamgarh–Jatara Road—was found shattered amid scattered debris, according to local reports.[1]

    Allegations and Arrests

    Witnesses allege that the damage was perpetrated by three brothers—Prakash Ahirwar, Manoj Ahirwar and Bhagchand Ahirwar—each of whom was reportedly intoxicated.[1]

    Police, after receiving tips via a community complaint, arrived on the scene and detained the siblings, citing evidence of a fight at the pandal and the breaking of the idol.[1]

    Investigation Highlights

    The investigation points to a temporary conflict over a DJ's volume levels as a possible trigger, though authorities are probing additional factors.[1]

    Senior SDOP officer Rahul Katre said police were still questioning pandal committee members and local residents before further legal action could be pursued.[1]

    Community Response

    The incident sparked a crowd at the pandal, with villagers voicing concerns over the disruption of festival celebrations.[1]

    Police have since deployed additional officers to Mawai to maintain peace and reassure participants that the matter is under control.[1]

    Version and update history
    1. Version 1 · — Initial source-grounded generation