For Ganeshotsav, Mumbai Police deploy over 16,800 personnel

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Mumbai Police officials conduct a flag march ahead of the Ganeshotsav festival, in Mumbai. File
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The Mumbai Police have deployed more than 16,800 police personnel across the city as part of extensive security arrangements for Ganeshotsav 2026, with additional forces and specialised units being positioned at key locations and for idol immersion days.

According to Mumbai Police, the deployment includes seven Additional Commissioners of Police, 37 Deputy Commissioners of Police, 52 Assistant Commissioners of Police, around 2,650 officers and 14,150 policemen.

State Reserve Police Force platoons, Quick Response Teams, Riot Control Teams and Home Guards have also been deployed at important and sensitive locations across Mumbai as part of the festival security plan.

Police said separate arrangements have been drawn up for Ganesh idol immersion, as large crowds are expected at major immersion points across the city. Additional personnel will be deployed on immersion days to manage crowds, traffic and law-and-order requirements.

Mumbai Police have appealed to citizens to remain calm and cooperate with personnel at crowded locations. People have also been asked to immediately alert police if they notice any unattended or suspicious object.

Citizens requiring immediate police assistance can contact the emergency helplines 100 or 112.

Published – September 14, 2026 02:12 am IST

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Tale Of Ganesh Chaturthi Event In Mumbai

admin — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 07:02:35 +0000

This inter-community Ganesha festival has becoming a popular attraction

Mumbai:

As Mumbai celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi, the Raut Galli neighbourhood of Dahisar, a tiny hamlet of fishermen, welcomed its Ganesha idol, set up by three friends Sohel Malik – a Muslim, Oswald Gonsalves – a Catholic, and Jignesh Patel – a Hindu.

The three friends had not celebrated any festival on a grand scale in the past due to financial constraints. But they always wanted to bring people together in a festival that’s synonymous with the city. So they decided to do it on Ganesh Chaturthi this year, in which Lord Ganesha is worshipped as the god of new beginnings and the remover of obstacles.

“The planning was on since Covid-19 lockdown. It took us so long because some of our friends did not have a job, and we did not feel good asking them about this. We let everyone settle first and then decided to hold this,” Mr Gonsalves told NDTV.

This inter-community Ganesha festival has become a popular attraction, drawing people from all walks of life.

“I took care of the idol. Mr Patel took care of logistics and vargani (donations). The mandap (pandal) and decoration was all taken care of by Mr Gonsalves,” Mr Malik said.

“People here are together in happiness and sadness. If anything good is happening, you may see a few people showing up, but if something bad happens, everyone will turn up for you,” Mr Patel said.

Ganeshotsav, which started with Ganesh Chaturthi on September 7, is one of the biggest festivals in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra.

During the 10-day Ganpati festival, devotees usually bid an emotional farewell to the idols of their beloved deity after one-and-a-half days, five days, and seven days.

The final immersion process is held on the last day (Anant Chaturdashi), which will take place on September 17 this year.

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Tale Of Ganesh Chaturthi Event In Mumbai