More than 800 Plaster of Paris Ganesh idols seized from factory in Indore
Last Updated: August 12, 2025, 19:00 IST
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Indore, Aug 12 (PTI) In a crackdown against Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols, the administration in Madhya Pradesh's Indore busted a factory on Tuesday and seized more than 800 idols of Lord Ganesh, officials said.
Sub-divisional Magistrate Nidhi Verma said a joint team of the administration, municipal corporation and police raided a PoP idol factory and warehouse in the city's Banganga area.
'At least 130 six-foot idols and 700 one-foot ones were confiscated," she said, adding that the establishment has been sealed.
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The official said that the administration has banned the manufacture, transport and sale of PoP idols in the district.
According to experts, PoP idols pollute water bodies during immersion and are harmful to the environment. PTI HWP MAS ARU (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments News agency-feeds More than 800 Plaster of Paris Ganesh idols seized from factory in Indore Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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