Over 8,000 police personnel will be deployed in Pune for Ganesh immersion processions on September 6–7.
Police will use drones, CCTV cameras, and mobile surveillance vans to monitor the event.
Strict restrictions will apply, including limits on sound, fireworks, and procession groups.
Pune, 5th September 2025: A massive security arrangement has been planned for the Ganesh immersion processions in Pune, scheduled to begin on the morning of September 6 and continue until the afternoon of September 7. More than 8,000 police officers, personnel, and home guards will be on duty across the city to prevent any untoward incident.
The police force will include senior officers, crime branch teams, bomb detection and disposal squads, quick response teams, and state reserve units. To ensure crowd safety, drones, mobile surveillance vans equipped with night-vision CCTV cameras, and real-time monitoring systems will track suspicious activity in sensitive areas.
Special women’s squads (Damini teams) will patrol to prevent harassment, while dedicated teams will keep watch for chain snatching and mobile theft. Police help centres will be set up at major chowks along the procession routes, and hotels and lodges are being inspected for security reasons.
Traffic restrictions will be enforced across 17 main and internal city roads. Emergency vehicles such as ambulances and fire brigades will have alternative routes to ensure swift movement. All liquor shops in the city will remain closed during the immersion processions.
Authorities have also issued strict orders: sound systems must follow decibel limits and cannot be used beyond midnight, fireworks are banned in public areas and near hospitals, laser lights are prohibited, and only two dhol-tasha groups with a maximum of 60 members each will be allowed per Ganesh mandal.
Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar appealed to citizens to stay alert in crowded areas and immediately report any suspicious activity. He urged everyone to cooperate with the police to ensure smooth and safe celebrations.