A 46-year-old woman, identified as Sujatha, died after accidentally falling into a vessel of boiling sambar during a Vinayaka Chavithi annadanam programme in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The accident happened on Sunday morning, September 20, 2026, while she was helping with cooking arrangements. She suffered severe burn injuries and later died during treatmentKey HighlightsVictim: Sujatha, 46Location: Vijayawada, Andhra PradeshIncident Date: September 20, 2026Death: During hospital treatment on September 21Event: Vinayaka Chavithi annadanamInvestigation: Vijayawada police have registered a case and are investigating the accident.How Did the Sambar Accident Happen?"According to reports, Sujatha was helping with cooking and food arrangements for an annadanam, or free food distribution programme, organised during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations."While a large vessel containing hot sambar was being moved from the cooking area, Sujatha reportedly lost her balance and fell into the vessel. Another report said she was helping move the large vessel after it was taken from the stove. She suffered extensive burn injuries in the accident. People at the venue immediately helped remove her from the vessel and arranged medical assistance.Who Was the Woman?The deceased woman was identified as Sujatha, aged 46, and reports identified her as a resident of Vijayawada. Some reports specifically described her as being from the Chittinagar/KL Rao Nagar area.She had been helping relatives and others with arrangements for the Ganesh festival food distribution programme when the accident occurred.What Happened After the Accident?After suffering severe burns, Sujatha was rushed to a government hospital in Vijayawada for emergency treatment. Doctors treated her for the serious injuries, but her condition later worsened.She died while undergoing treatment on Monday, September 21, 2026, according to reports. What Is the Police Investigation?Police have registered a case and started an investigation into the Andhra Pradesh Ganesh event accident. Investigators are examining how the large vessel was being moved and the circumstances that caused Sujatha to fall into it.Reports also said CCTV footage captured the incident and later circulated on social media. Police are collecting information from people who were present at the annadanam programme to establish the exact sequence of events. At present, available reports describe the incident as an accidental fall, while the police investigation is continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the death.Also Read : Refrigerator Blast in Karnataka Home Kills Four, Investigation Underway
