Massive Security Deployment for Mumbai's Ganesh Festival

Nearly 15,000 police personnel, including senior officials, will ensure security during Mumbai's ten-day Ganesh festival starting Saturday. The deployment includes 32 Deputy Commissioners of Police, 45 Assistant Commissioners, and 12,420 constables. Authorities urge public cooperation in crowded areas and to report suspicious activities to police hotlines.

Nearly 15,000 police personnel, including senior officials, will be deployed across Mumbai to ensure security during the ten-day Ganesh festival commencing this Saturday.

The deployment includes 32 Deputy Commissioners of Police, 45 Assistant Commissioners, 2,435 officials, and 12,420 constables, supplementing home guards, State Reserve Police Force, Rapid Action Force, and Riot Control Unit, an official has reported.

Authorities are urging the public to cooperate with police in crowded areas, avoid touching suspicious objects, and contact police on 100 or 112 for any assistance.

(With inputs from agencies.)