Mumbai, Aug. 23 -- Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar on Sunday said the police were conducting an inquiry into the accident in which two Ganesh devotees lost their lives during an idol arrival procession in Mumbai's Bhuleshwar area.

Calling the incident "deeply distressing and painful", Shelar said all details should emerge through the inquiry report and expressed hope for the speedy recovery of those injured.

Speaking to the reporters, Shelar said, "The nature of this accident is deeply distressing and painful. We welcome the arrival of Ganpati Bappa with great joy and enthusiasm. However, in this unfortunate incident, two of our Ganesh devotees have lost their lives. We pay our respects and offer prayers to the Almighty, hoping for a...