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Pune Ganesh Immersion: AI Cameras, Facial Recognition, Drones Boost Security
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Moneycontrol•24-09-2026, 08:46
Pune Ganesh Immersion: AI Cameras, Facial Recognition, Drones Boost Security
- •Pune Police deploy over 10,000 personnel and a high-tech surveillance network for the Ganesh idol immersion procession on September 25.
- •AI-based video analytics, facial recognition, and drones will manage crowds and enhance security during the procession, marking the Ganesh festival's conclusion.
- •A dedicated war room at Faraskhana police station will coordinate with the Integrated Command and Control Centre, monitoring over 3,500 cameras.
- •The AI system will detect unusual activity, including potential weapons, abandoned objects, violence, and fire, while facial recognition identifies individuals with criminal records.
- •Mobile Surveillance Vehicles, anti-drone systems, ANPR for traffic violations, and GPS tracking for Ganesh mandals are also part of the extensive security measures.
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Pune Police have deployed over 10,000 personnel alongside a high-tech surveillance network utilizing artificial intelligence, facial recognition, drones, and thousands of cameras to manage crowds and ensure safety during the immersion procession on September 25.
An AI-based video analytics system monitors crowd movements, identifies unusual activities such as weapons, abandoned objects, violence, fire, or smoke, and integrates feeds from over 3,500 cameras across immersion routes and transit hubs.
Traffic violations including wrong-way driving, triple riding, illegal parking, footpath encroachment, and overspeeding are monitored using Automatic Number Plate Recognition systems.
