Overview
- The flare-up occurred around 3:30 pm near the Khandoba temple steps during celebrations for local body election winners.
- Police say bhandara (turmeric powder) tossed during rituals likely contacted flames from diyas or camphor, triggering a brief fire.
- Reports differ on the number injured, ranging from eight to sixteen, with newly elected corporators Swarupa Khomne and Monika Ghadage among those hurt.
- All injured were taken to nearby hospitals, and police reported minor burns with patients in stable condition.
- An inquiry is examining the sequence of events and testing the powder’s composition after the NCP faction led by Ajit Pawar won 17 of 20 council seats.