Youth arrested for stone-pelting at Ganpati pandal in Dahisar during Ganeshotsav

A youth was arrested on Monday for allegedly pelting stones at a Ganpati pandal in Mumbai's Dahisar East during ongoing Ganeshotsav celebrations. The incident occurred around 2 am on September 21 at the Amar Seva Mandal's 'Ovaripada Cha Raja' pandal.

CCTV footage circulating online appeared to show the youth throwing stones toward the pandal, with two other men visible nearby in the footage. Members of the mandal alerted Dahisar Police immediately after the incident and sought action against the person responsible.

Based on the CCTV footage, police identified and arrested the youth. His identity has not been officially disclosed. Police are investigating the circumstances and motive behind the alleged stone-pelting.