Pune Prepares For Ganesh Festival With Robust Security Measures; 7,000 Cops Along with CRPF Jawans To Be Deployed
As the highly anticipated Ganesh festival approaches, Pune is taking comprehensive security measures to ensure the safety and orderliness of the celebrations. Approximately seven thousand police personnel, along with CRPF jawans, will be deployed across the city to manage the festivities. The Pune police have meticulously crafted this security arrangement, considering potential security threats and unforeseen incidents, with the aim of guaranteeing a peaceful and joyous festival experience for all.
The historic Ganeshotsav, scheduled to commence on September 19, is expected to draw both local and out-of-state tourists. To accommodate the large crowds, the police have designed an elaborate security plan. Under the leadership of Police Commissioner Ritesh Kumar and Joint Commissioner Sandeep Karnik, DCP (Special Branch) R. Raja has organized the security arrangements with great precision.
A notable feature of the security plan is the deployment of plainclothed policemen to deter incidents of theft, particularly of mobile phones and ornaments. The dedicated police force for this grand operation includes five thousand officers from the Police Commissionerate, Quick Response Teams, Crime Branch units, as well as 1,300 police personnel from outside Pune and 1,000 Home Guards. Furthermore, five CRPF teams will be on hand to reinforce security measures, ensuring a safe environment for all festival-goers.
During the festival, Police Mitras, or citizen volunteers assisting the police, will offer their support to maintain order and assist revelers. To address potential threats, bomb squads will conduct inspections at crowded locations near revered Ganpati mandals. Specially trained dogs and police personnel will carry out security checks in densely populated areas to enhance safety measures.
To further boost surveillance during the festival, the police have embarked on an initiative to install 1,800 CCTV cameras across strategic locations. Mandals and festival organizers have also been strongly encouraged to set up CCTV cameras within their pandal areas to provide additional assistance to monitoring efforts.
