Mumbai Police are conducting enhanced security arrangements for Ganeshotsav, with a large deployment of personnel across the city. Multiple outlets report figures in the range of 16,000 to 17,000 police personnel, alongside additional forces positioned for crowd management and public safety.
The deployment includes senior leadership and a mix of regular and specialized units. Reported staffing comprises additional commissioners, deputy commissioners, and other officer ranks, with further coverage at key locations and along major festival and immersion routes. Both reports also include guidance to residents to cooperate with police, stay alert, and report unattended or suspicious objects.
Outlets also describe preparations specifically for the Ganesh idol immersion day, when police increase presence at sensitive areas and along routes expecting larger crowds. The reported security mix includes State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) platoons, Quick Response Teams (QRTs), riot control teams, and home guards. Police advise residents that immediate assistance is available through the Mumbai Police helplines (100 and 112).
