Mumbai Police to deploy over 14,000 personnel for Independence Day 2025 security: Officials

As part of this large-scale security plan, a total of 14,211 police personnel will be deployed across Mumbai. File Pic

Mumbai Police on Wednesday said that it has made elaborate plans in city for Independence Day 2025 celebrations and will deploy around 14,000 personnel, officials said.

Mumbai is all set to celebrate the Independence Day on August 15, 2025 with enthusiasm and patriotic spirit. Alongside the national celebrations, several religious processions and events are also planned across the city and to ensure law and order, the Mumbai Police have made special security arrangements.

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As part of this large-scale security plan, a total of 14,211 police personnel will be deployed across Mumbai.

An officials said that 11,682 Police Constables, 2,529 Police Officers, 39 Assistant Commissioners, 17 Deputy Commissioners and 6 Additional Commissioners of Police will be deployed as part if security measures in the city.

He said that special forces like Force One, SRPF Platoons, Quick Response Teams (QRTs), Riot Control Units, Delta and Combat teams, and Home Guards will also be stationed at key locations to handle emergencies.

The Mumbai Police have urged all citizens to remain calm and cooperate with police in crowded areas, report any suspicious or unattended items immediately, celebrate the festivals and Independence Day responsibly and call police helpline 100 or 112 in case of emergencies.

Meanwhile, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched a vibrant series of public events across Mumbai in celebration of the Centre's ‘Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, ahead of Independence Day.

According to the civic officials, the campaign named is being held from August 2 to August 15, marking its fourth consecutive year since its inception in 2022 under the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'.

To foster a sense of patriotism and national pride, the BMC has organised a wide array of activities. The BMC has also urged Mumbai residents to proudly hoist the national flag at their homes and to share selfies, photos or videos with the tricolour by uploading them on the official website https://harghartiranga.com

"Citizens are further encouraged to register as volunteers for the campaign. The initiative is designed to raise awareness about the importance and dignity of the national flag, and to promote unity and national spirit among the public," the BMC said.