IN PHOTOS: Mumbai Police briefs volunteers at Juhu ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi

The officials of Mumbai Police on Friday held briefing sessions with police mitras (volunteers) at Juhu beach ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi 2024. Pics/Atul Kamble

Updated On: 2024-09-06 07:34 PM IST

Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed

Mumbai Police have made elaborate security and traffic management arrangements across city for Ganeshotsav 2024. Pics/Atul Kamble

Mumbai Police on Friday announced heavy security measures for Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 and said that thousands of cops would be deployed across the city for Ganeshotsav

Mumbai is gearing up for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, which will be celebrated with great enthusiasm from September 7 to September 17, 2024

"Under the guidance of the Mumbai Police Commissioner and senior officials, the city will have a robust security presence throughout the festival period," an official said

He added that a total number of 32 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs), 45 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs), 2,435 police officers, and 12,420 constables will be deployed to manage the large crowds and maintain law and order

The official further said that specialised teams, including SRPF platoons, rapid response units, riot control squads, and home guards, will be stationed at key locations in Mumbai during the Ganeshotsav

Special arrangements have also been made for the immersion ceremonies, with additional security measures to ensure a safe and orderly process, he said

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