Ganesh idol immersion LIVE: Over 50,000 police to oversee idol immersion, says Telangana DGP

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A total of 134 static cranes and 259 mobile cranes were put in position across key Ganesh idols immersion points in Hyderabad on September 5, 2025. | Photo Credit: G. Ramakrishna

Over 50,000 police personnel will be deployed to oversee the smooth immersion of nearly two lakh Ganesh idols on Saturday (September 6, 2025), marking the culmination of the 11-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, Telangana Director General of Police Jitender said.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner C.V. Anand said that security and traffic management measures had been scaled up for what is expected to be one of the largest immersions in the country. About 50,000 idols are set to be immersed in the Hussainsagar alone, while the citywide immersion processions are likely to stretch over 40 hours.

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The Commissioner noted that efforts were underway to complete the Khairatabad Ganesh immersion between 6.00 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. to ease traffic congestion and maintain order along the 2.5 km procession route to Hussainsagar.

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September 06, 2025 06:58
Process to continue for about 40 hours
The process is expected to continue for about 40 hours, with around 50,000 idols being immersed in the Hussain Sagar lake alone.
Strong security measures have been put in place to prevent any untoward incidents. A total of 29,000 police personnel will be on duty in shifts, Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand said.
A press release from Rachakonda Police on Thursday stated that about 20,000 idols are expected to be immersed in various lakes and tanks across the area on Saturday, with 3,000 already lowered.
Around 12,000 police will be deployed to manage the immersion programmes, the release added.
The GHMC said it has completed all arrangements to ensure safe, smooth and eco-friendly conduct of Ganesh idol immersions scheduled for today.
- PTI
September 06, 2025 06:58
Over 50,000 police deployed as Hyderabad prepares to Ganesh idols immersion
Over 50,000 police personnel will be deployed to ensure the smooth immersion of nearly two lakh Ganesh idols on Saturday, marking the culmination of the 11-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, Telangana DGP Jitender said.
Nearly 15,000 sanitation workers would work in three shifts (24x7) in Hyderabad to maintain cleanliness during the event, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) said.
Elaborate security arrangements have been made in and around Hyderabad, with multiple departments coordinating to manage the immersion, officials added.
“As many as 50,000 police will be deployed. Around two lakh Ganesh idols will be immersed,” the DGP said yesterday.
Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand said all arrangements for the final immersion, scheduled for today, are complete.
- PTI