13 September,2026 06:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai Police have appealed to citizens to remain calm and exercise restraint, particularly in crowded areas during the festival. File Pic
Mumbai Police have stepped up security arrangements across the city ahead of Ganeshotsav 2026, deploying more than 17,000 police personnel to ensure that citizens can celebrate the festival safely.
A senior Mumbai Police official said that the security deployment includes at least 7 Additional Commissioners of Police, 37 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) and 52 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs).
In addition, around 2,650 police officers and 14,150 police personnel have been deployed during the festival period.
The police have made additional security arrangements at important locations across Mumbai.
These include State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) platoons, Quick Response Teams (QRTs), Riot Control Teams and Home Guards.
The Mumbai Police have also planned separate security arrangements for the day of Ganesh idol immersion, when large crowds are expected across the city. Additional personnel will be deployed to manage security and crowd movement during the immersion process, the official said.
The Mumbai Police have appealed to citizens to remain calm and exercise restraint, particularly in crowded areas during the festival.
People have also been asked to cooperate with police personnel and follow security instructions to ensure smooth celebrations.
The police have urged citizens to immediately report any unattended or suspicious object they may come across.
"For immediate police assistance, citizens can contact the Mumbai Police helpline on 100 or 112," said an official.
The police have appealed to citizens to remain vigilant and work with the authorities to ensure that Ganeshotsav 2026 is celebrated safely and peacefully across Mumbai.
Mumbai Police have stepped up security arrangements across sensitive routes in the city ahead of Ganeshotsav 2026, with a focus on maintaining public peace and ensuring smooth crowd movement during the festival.
The city cops have been conducting flag marches across sensitive routes in parts of the city.
Officials said that the police have also planned elaborate traffic arrangements in parts of the city during the festival and key Ganesh idol immersion days.
Ganeshotsav is one of the biggest festivals in Maharashtra, with Mumbai celebrating it with great enthusiasm and attracting thousands of devotees to pandals and immersion sites across the city.
