Kalyan-Dombivli Deploys 1,066 Police For Ganeshotsav

The Kalyan-Dombivli region is gearing up for the upcoming Ganeshotsav festival with heightened security arrangements.

A total of 1,066 police personnel and Home Guards will be deployed across Kalyan Police Zone-3 to manage crowd movement, traffic, and security during the festival.

According to DCP Atul Zende of Kalyan Zone-3, a total of 302 public Ganpati mandals, 52,544 household Ganpati idols, and 7,220 Gauri Ganpati installations are expected across the zone this year.

The security deployment will include two Deputy Commissioners of Police, four Assistant Commissioners of Police, 25 Police Inspectors, 80 Assistant Police Inspectors and Police Sub-Inspectors, 795 police personnel, and 160 Home Guards.

For additional security, two platoons of the State Reserve Police Force will also be deployed during the festival.

Manpada will record the highest number of household Ganpati installations, with around 12,000 idols expected to be installed.

Dombivli will have around 9,800 household idols, followed by Kolsewadi with 9,560, Vishnunagar with 8,084, Mahatma Phule with 2,800, Bazarpeth with 2,700, and Tilaknagar with 2,050.

Among public Ganpati mandals, Bazarpeth has the highest number at 72.

Mahatma Phule has 46 mandals, Dombivli 43, Kolsewadi 40, Vishnunagar 33, Manpada 25, Khadakpada 23, and Tilaknagar 20.

Police officials said security arrangements would be managed according to the concentration of public celebrations and expected movement of devotees.

The deployment is aimed at ensuring smooth conduct of religious celebrations while maintaining public safety and facilitating the movement of residents and devotees throughout the festival period.

The large number of household and public installations is expected to require coordinated deployment of police personnel, particularly around major public mandals and immersion-related routes.

The Kalyan-Dombivli region is taking all necessary measures to ensure a safe and successful Ganeshotsav festival.

This massive security deployment underscores the importance of the festival and the need to maintain law and order during this time.

The festival is a significant event in the region, and the authorities are working hard to ensure that it passes off without any incidents.

In conclusion, the Kalyan-Dombivli region is all set for a safe and enjoyable Ganeshotsav festival, thanks to the meticulous security arrangements put in place by the authorities.