Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Over 2,700 processions of Goddess Durga idols took place across Bhopal during the three-day immersion ritual, but the farewell to the goddess “revered as the remover of darkness” unfolded on poorly lit streets.

Despite Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) making arrangements at seven designated immersion ghats, more than 5,000 streetlights across the city remained non-functional, forcing devotees to walk through dimly lit routes.

The darkest stretch was reported along Govindpura-Piplani road, where nearly 300–400 streetlights have been out of order for years. Officials said that this area falls under BHEL’s jurisdiction, which is responsible for maintaining the streetlights.

Citywide, around 1,500 streetlights maintained by BMC were also out of service. Localitie

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