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Mumbai Police Deploy 10,000 Personnel For Eid-e-Milad

Mumbai Police make security arrangements for Eid-e-Milad processions. Over 10,000 personnel deployed.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Wed, 26 August 2026 at 01:33 am
Mumbai Police Deploy 10,000 Personnel For Eid-e-Milad

Mumbai Police have deployed over 10,000 personnel across the city to maintain law and order during the Eid-e-Milad processions on August 26.

The security arrangements have been planned under the guidance of the Mumbai Police Commissioner and the Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order).

The personnel deployed include eight Additional Commissioners of Police, 29 Deputy Commissioners of Police, 56 Assistant Commissioners of Police, 1,618 police officers, and 8,325 police personnel.

In addition to the regular police deployment, SRPF platoons, Quick Response Teams (QRTs), Riot Control Units, Delta teams, and Combat teams will be deployed at important and sensitive locations.

The Mumbai Police have appealed to citizens to remain patient and cooperate with police personnel, particularly at crowded locations.

Citizens have also been advised to immediately inform the police helpline at 100 or 112 if they come across any unattended or suspicious object.

The Eid-e-Milad processions are expected to be held across the city, and the police are taking all necessary measures to ensure that citizens can celebrate the occasion safely and peacefully.

The Mumbai Police have a history of making elaborate security arrangements for major festivals and events in the city, and this deployment is part of those efforts.

The police are working to maintain law and order and prevent any untoward incidents during the processions.

The security arrangements are in place to ensure a safe and peaceful celebration of Eid-e-Milad in Mumbai.

The city's residents are advised to follow the instructions of the police personnel and cooperate with them to maintain law and order.

In recent years, the Mumbai Police have successfully maintained law and order during major festivals and events, and this deployment is expected to be no different.

The Eid-e-Milad processions are an important part of the city's cultural and religious landscape, and the police are working to ensure that they pass off peacefully.

The security arrangements are a testament to the police's commitment to maintaining law and order in the city and ensuring the safety of its citizens.

The deployment of over 10,000 personnel is a significant measure to ensure the safety and security of the citizens of Mumbai during the Eid-e-Milad processions.

This move by the Mumbai Police is likely to have a positive impact on the city's law and order situation and will help to maintain peace and harmony during the celebrations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the date of Eid-e-Milad in Mumbai?

Eid-e-Milad is on August 26.

How many police personnel are deployed for Eid-e-Milad?

Over 10,000 police personnel are deployed.

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