Kangra, Sept. 18 -- The Kangra sub-divisional administration has issued a public advisory for the immersion of Ganesh idols, urging devotees, festival committees and organisers to prioritise public safety, discipline and environmental protection.

SDM Kangra Dr Anjali Garg appealed to devotees and festival committees to immerse idols only at designated and identified sites. Mini Haridwar and Ban Ganga have been earmarked as designated immersion points, and devotees have been advised to use the nearest authorised site and avoid unauthorised rivulets and water sources.

She said organisers must follow the routes and timings prescribed by the administration and police during processions and immersion activities to ensure safety and smooth traf...