Mumbai Police on Monday announced extensive security and crowd management plans for Ganesh festival 2025 and said that over 17,000 cops will be deployed across city during the 10-day festival.

The Ganeshotsav will be celebrated across Mumbai from August 27 to September 6, 2025.

An official said that the city, like every year, is expected to see large gatherings of devotees visiting public Ganesh pandals decorated with vibrant themes, cultural displays, and social programmes. To ensure the festival is celebrated peacefully and safely, Mumbai Police Commissioner, under the supervision of senior officers, has has planned a deployment of a massive security force throughout the city.