Hello Mumbai City Desk
Mumbai, September 24, 2026: The Brihanmumbai Police have made elaborate security and traffic arrangements across Mumbai ahead of the Anant Chaturdashi Ganesh Visarjan processions scheduled for September 25.
According to a press note issued by the Brihanmumbai Police Commissionerate, large numbers of devotees are expected to participate in Ganesh immersion processions across the city. The police have therefore planned extensive security arrangements under the guidance of the Mumbai Police Commissioner.
Over 23,000 Police Personnel on Duty
A total of 23,222 police personnel, including senior officers and police trainees, will be deployed for security and law-and-order duties during the Ganesh Visarjan processions.
Mumbai Police Deploy Over 23,000 Personnel for Anant Chaturdashi Ganesh Visarjan
The police have also planned specialised units at important locations to strengthen security and crowd management.
Specialised Security Units Deployed
The arrangements include RAF platoons, SRPF platoons, Force One teams, Quick Response Teams (QRT), riot-control platoons, Delta and Combat units, anti-drone teams and Home Guards.
Traffic arrangements have also been planned under the supervision of the Additional Commissioner of Police, Traffic, Brihanmumbai, to ensure smooth movement of vehicles and prevent congestion during the immersion processions.
The deployment includes:
6 Police Joint Commissioners
9 Additional Police Commissioners
38 Deputy Police Commissioners
66 Assistant Police Commissioners
3,213 Police Officers
18,840 Police Constables
1,050 Police Trainees
Police Appeal to Citizens
The Mumbai Police have appealed to citizens to maintain discipline and cooperate with police personnel during the Ganesh Visarjan processions.
Citizens have also been requested to immediately inform the police about any unclaimed or suspicious objects.
For emergency police assistance, citizens can contact the Mumbai Police helpline at 100/112.
The extensive deployment is aimed at ensuring that the Anant Chaturdashi celebrations and Ganesh Visarjan processions are conducted safely and peacefully across Mumbai.
