Pune: Extensive Police Deployment To Ensure Peaceful Ganpati Immersion In Pimpri Chinchwad City
Pimpri Chinchwad, 27th September 2023: As the grand finale of Ganeshotsav nears, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police have ramped up security measures to ensure a peaceful and orderly Ganpati immersion process. About 3,000 policemen have been strategically deployed across Pimpri Chinchwad city to supervise the procession and maintain public safety.
In preparation for the event, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police have granted permissions to 1,934 Ganeshotsav Mandals within their jurisdiction. Of these, 1,086 are scheduled for immersion on Thursday, the 28th. There are also groups participating without formal permission, adding to the crowd density. The immersion will take place at 89 natural water bodies and 10 artificial ponds.
Given the expected large turnout, the police are tasked with the critical role of maintaining law and order. Comprehensive plans have been laid out to manage the festivities.
Preventive measures have been taken against known criminals to enhance security. The police have also issued guidelines to the mandals on crowd control, noise levels, and overall safety. Additionally, five representatives from each group have been designated to liaise closely with the police for better coordination.
The police deployment in Chinchwad city includes:
- Additional Commissioner of Police: 1
- Deputy Commissioners of Police: 5
- Assistant Commissioners of Police: 8
- Inspectors of Police: 59
- Assistant Inspectors/Sub-Inspectors: 177
- Constables: 1,665
- Home Guards: 239
- SRPF (State Reserve Police Force): 1 Company (100 personnel)
- Riot Control Police: 4
- Special Strike Force: 18
With these extensive arrangements and a robust police presence, authorities are committed to ensuring a peaceful and harmonious Ganpati immersion in Chinchwad City.
