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Mumbai Deploys Over 24,000 Police for Ganesh Immersion Security
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News18•23-09-2026, 21:00
Mumbai Deploys Over 24,000 Police for Ganesh Immersion Security
- •More than 24,000 police personnel will be deployed across Mumbai for peaceful Ganesh immersion processions on Anant Chaturdashi.
- •The security arrangements are guided by the Commissioner of Police and supervised by the Joint Commissioner of Police (Law & Order).
- •Traffic management plans are also in place under the supervision of the Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic).
- •Specialized units including RAF, SRPF, Force One, QRT, and Anti-Drone squads will be positioned at key locations.
- •Mumbai Police urges citizens to cooperate, exercise restraint in crowds, and report suspicious objects to emergency helplines 100 or 112.
Key Questions Answered
More than 24,000 police personnel are deployed across Mumbai to ensure peaceful Ganesh immersion processions.
Citizens have been urged to call emergency helpline numbers 100 or 112 for immediate assistance.
The festival started on September 14, and the final immersion of idols on Anant Chaturdashi takes place on Friday.
