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Police Deploy 700 Troops for Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 08:16 PM
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Madhya Pradesh police have mobilised over 700 personnel to secure the Ganesh Visarjan procession on Anant Chaturdashi, anticipating more than 200 deities and 10‑15 pandals.
Police in Madhya Pradesh have announced a robust security plan for the Ganesh Visarjan ceremony scheduled for Anant Chaturdashi. The authorities expect a procession featuring over 200 Ganesh idols and 10 to 15 pandals, prompting the deployment of more than 700 troops across the route.
The security detail will include a 15‑vehicle convoy to monitor the movement of the idols and ensure crowd control. Officers will also coordinate with local volunteers to manage traffic and maintain order during the ritual.
Officials emphasized that the measures are precautionary, aiming to prevent any mishaps and to safeguard the large number of devotees who will participate in the festival. The police have also set up checkpoints and will monitor the procession from start to finish.
The security detail will include a 15‑vehicle convoy to monitor the movement of the idols and ensure crowd control. Officers will also coordinate with local volunteers to manage traffic and maintain order during the ritual.
Officials emphasized that the measures are precautionary, aiming to prevent any mishaps and to safeguard the large number of devotees who will participate in the festival. The police have also set up checkpoints and will monitor the procession from start to finish.