Updated On: 06 September, 2024 07:34 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
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

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

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"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
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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

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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
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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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The iconic Lalbaugcha Raja idol was shifted onto a raft on Sunday afternoon after delays since morning due to high tide and technical challenges, with final immersion, delayed by several hours, expected to take place around 11 pm, officials said.