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7 additional cops, 37 DCPs, 16,000+ personnel: How Mumbai police are securing Ganeshotsav
Summary by The Mumbai Editorial Desk · As published by Times of India — Mumbai
· September 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A helpline is available for immediate police assistance. Citizens are being asked to report suspicious objects and cooperate with security measures.
Citizens are being asked to report suspicious objects and cooperate with security measures. A helpline is available for immediate police assistance.
Security arrangements are in place for celebrations, with a large number of personnel deployed. This includes numerous officers and specialized units.
Additional forces will be present on the day of idol immersion, as part of the extensive security measures that have been put in place with over sixteen thousand personnel. Further information on the security arrangements can be found through official channels.
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Published: September 13, 2026 ·
Source: Times of India — Mumbai ·
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