Karnataka seizes 2,564 plaster Ganesha idols in enforcement drive
Karnataka authorities seized 2,564 plaster-of-Paris (PoP) Ganesha idols during a state-wide enforcement drive. The action targets the use of PoP idols, which are considered harmful to the environment and aquatic ecosystems.
The seizures are part of ongoing efforts to restrict the use of non-biodegradable materials in religious idol preparation and immersion practices.
