Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Karimnagar Police Urge Peaceful, Safe Ganesh Immersion Celebrations
Police in Karimnagar are preparing for Ganesh immersion celebrations.
Police Commissioner Gaush Alam asked people to follow safety instructions.
Officials checked two immersion locations.
They reviewed traffic, lighting, barricades, cranes and sanitation.
About 3,100 idols may be immersed across the area.
Nearly 1,000 of them are expected within municipal limits.
Around 850 police personnel will help manage the crowds.
Patrol teams, trained swimmers and rescue boats will also assist.
Traffic changes will be in place on September 23 and 24.
Organisers were also asked to follow noise limits and protect the public.
Police Commissioner Gaush Alam asked devotees and organisers to follow police instructions during Ganesh immersions.
Officials inspected arrangements at Chintakunta Canal and Kothapalli Lake in Karimnagar.
About 3,100 idols are expected to be immersed across the police commissionerate.
Around 850 police personnel, patrol teams, swimmers and DRF boats will support security operations.
Traffic restrictions and diversions will operate at key junctions on September 23 and 24.
- Who
- Devotees, organisers, Police Commissioner Gaush Alam, District Collector Chitra Mishra and other officials are involved.
- What
- Police reviewed arrangements and issued safety guidance for Ganesh idol immersion celebrations.
- When
- Traffic diversions and restrictions will be enforced on September 23 and 24.
- Where
- Across the Karimnagar Police Commissionerate, including Chintakunta Canal and Kothapalli Lake.
- Why
- To ensure peaceful celebrations, public safety, orderly traffic and effective immersion arrangements.
- Expected immersions
- Around 3,100 idols across the Karimnagar Police Commissionerate
- Municipal-area immersions
- Nearly 1,000 idols
- Police deployment
- About 850 personnel
- Support teams
- Patrol teams, rooftop units, trained swimmers and DRF boats
- Inspected locations
- Chintakunta Canal and Kothapalli Lake
- Traffic measures
- Diversions and restrictions at key junctions on September 23 and 24
- Additional guidance
- Organisers should observe prescribed noise limits and ensure public safety