Despite ban, Ganesh idols immersed in Hussain Sagar Lake

Hyderabad: Several devotees managed to immerse idols in Hussain Sagar Lake from past three days as no police officials were able to stop them to do so. The Telangana government has banned idol installation, processions and immersions but no barricading or arrangements were done to deter people from immersion. Photos by Mohammed Hussain

Devotees not wearing face mask amid COVID-19 outbreak in Hyderabad.
Pooja materials and other household plastic pile up at the entire stretch of Hussain Sagar Lake during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.