In an unwavering commitment to fostering a safe and harmonious Ganesh Visarjan procession, the Pune City Police are set to deploy approximately 9,000 officers and personnel on Thursday, September 28. A comprehensive security strategy, including extensive CCTV monitoring and proactive measures against potential suspects, has been meticulously crafted.
Under the astute guidance of Commissioner of Police Retesh Kumaarr and Joint Commissioner Sandeep Karnik, the police force has executed pre-emptive actions against approximately 13,000 individuals with suspicious backgrounds through recent combing operations.
Plainclothes Police and Crime Branch Involvement
To combat mobile phone theft, gold chain theft, and incidents of molestation, plainclothes police officers from the crime branch have been strategically positioned. Assistant Commissioners Sunil Tambe and Satish Govekar of the Crime Branch oversee the units and squads responsible for monitoring criminal and theft-related activities.
CCTV Surveillance and Traffic Control
A robust network of 205 CCTV cameras has been strategically placed along major procession routes. The CCTV control rooms, situated at the Police Commissionerate and Vishram Bagh Police Station, will maintain vigilant oversight of suspect movements. The traffic branch will also leverage its CCTV control room to monitor procession routes, deploying 13 Sub-Inspectors, 33 Assistant Inspectors, 775 police personnel, and 300 wardens and volunteers.
Breakdown of Police Presence
- Additional Commissioner of Police: 4
- Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP): 10
- Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP): 25
- Inspector of Police: 155
- Assistant Inspectors and Sub-Inspectors: 578
- Police Personnel: 6,827
- Home Guard: 950
- State Reserve Police Force (SRPF): 2 companies
With these meticulously crafted security arrangements, the Pune City Police aim to ensure the smooth progression of the Ganesh Visarjan procession, minimizing the risk of untoward incidents and creating a secure environment for all participants.
