Hyderabad Police Debunk False Claims About Gold-Plated Ganesh Idol
· India · The Hindu, NDTV
Hyderabad police have dismissed viral social media claims that the ‘Lee Chee Ka Raja Ganesh’ idol in Goshamahal is made of Panchaloha, plated with 24-karat gold, and studded with nearly 3.84 lakh American diamonds. Authorities stated these assertions are false and were circulated to promote the commercial interests of Lee Chee Pearls and Jewels. The police clarified that the idol does not contain the materials or value described in the widely shared posts. Inspector B. Sravan Kumar has urged the public to rely on verified information and avoid spreading unconfirmed claims on platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram. Organisers associated with the idol are suspected of orchestrating the publicity to gain wrongful attention.
Why it matters
The police intervention aims to curb the spread of misinformation during the Ganesh festival and prevent the public from being misled by commercially motivated false claims.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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