Mumbai, More than 24,000 policemen will be deployed for immersion processions on Anant Chaturdashi, the tenth and final day of Ganpati festival in Mumbai on Tuesday, an official said on Monday.
The official said drone surveillance will be carried out at important immersion sites like Gurgaon Chowpatty, Dadar, Bandra, Juhu, Versova, Powai Lake and Madh Island.
He said that more than 24,000 police personnel including 9 Additional Commissioners of Police, 40 Deputy Commissioners of Police, and 56 Assistant Commissioners of Police will be deployed in the city to prevent untoward incidents.
He said that in view of possible traffic jams, a large number of loyalists on roads to witness immersion processions, unhindered movement of city police vehicles and a 'green corridor' for connectivity between eastern and western suburbs. Will make.
He said the corridor would be for essential and emergency services and those traveling in emergency situations, adding that the coastal road would also be open 24 hours.
Speaking to the media on Monday, Joint Commissioner of Police Satyanarayana Chaudhary said the city police is on high alert to prevent any law and order problems.
He said that apart from the deployment of local police, SRPF Platoon, Quick Response Teams, Riot Control Police, Delta, Combat, Home Guards and Maharashtra Security Force have also been deployed.
He said the police would maintain strict vigilance with the help of more than 8,000 CCTVs, and safety of women and children in crowded places would be top priority.
The official said that the police deployment will continue for the Eid Milad procession on Wednesday.
Joint Commissioner of Police Anil Kumbhare said that over 2,500 traffic police personnel will ensure smooth movement of vehicles across the city during immersion processions.
He said that some roads will be restricted from entry, and some routes will be made one-way, while others will be diverted.
At least 12 old bridges on Central and Western railway lines are in dangerous condition. Ganesh mandals have been advised to take precautions while using them and avoid gathering crowds at these places, the official said.
He said that the police is also liaising with the Government Railway Police and the Railway Protection Force and local trains will run throughout the night on the immersion day.
The official said that Mumbaikars should be alert during this period, should not fall prey to rumours, and should contact the police in case of emergency.
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