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- An electrical short circuit at a temporary stall near a Ganpati pandal in Mumbai's Lalbaug area resulted in the deaths of an eight-year-old girl and a 33-year-old woman.
- Four others suffered injuries and are currently undergoing treatment.
- The incident was caused by faulty wiring in a temporary soft drink stall.
- Authorities have ordered immediate inspections of temporary electrical connections at all festival sites to ensure public safety.
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- Investigation by Kalachowki police into the faulty temporary wiring and meter installation
- BMC and fire department inspections of all temporary electrical setups at Ganesh festival sites
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Named India · Jaideep Meghraj Nemade · Kalachowki Vibhag Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal · Kiran Akbar Nayak · Mumbai · Ragini Yadav · Ruhi Singh · Sahil Sandeep Tare · Sujata · Tanvi Naresh Hande · BEST · Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation · Kalachowki Police
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