Pune City Police Hosts Ganeshotsav Gratitude Ceremony 2026 at Kesariwada
Reported by Shoaib Tadvi & Priyanshu Banerjee
Pune, 16th October 2026: Pune City Police organised the Ganeshotsav Gratitude Ceremony 2026 at Kesariwada in Narayan Peth on Friday to thank police personnel, citizens, Ganesh mandals, volunteers and organisations for their support and cooperation during this year’s Ganeshotsav celebrations.
Speaking at the ceremony, Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar, IPS, expressed his gratitude to all police officers and personnel for their dedicated service and continuous efforts in ensuring the smooth and peaceful conduct of the festival. He particularly appreciated the efforts of DCP Zone 1 and acknowledged the contribution of officers and staff who worked tirelessly to maintain law and order throughout the celebrations.
The Commissioner also thanked citizens, Ganesh mandals, volunteers and various organisations for extending their cooperation to the police during the festival. He acknowledged that coordination between the police and the public played an important role in managing the large crowds and ensuring public safety.
DCP Krushikesh Rawale also thanked everyone who contributed to the successful management of Ganeshotsav, appreciating the collective efforts that helped maintain peace and discipline across the city.
Punit Balan, head of the Punit Balan Group, and representatives of the Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Mandal Trust, along with other mandal members, were present at the ceremony.
The event recognised the dedication of police personnel and the cooperation of citizens and festival organisers in ensuring the peaceful celebration of Ganeshotsav in Pune.
