Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Guntur SP urges peaceful Ganesh Chaturthi processions, bans DJs
Guntur’s district police chief wants people to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi peacefully.
He asked everyone to help maintain harmony between communities.
Police are paying extra attention to areas where problems might occur.
Officers are meeting community leaders and speaking with people who could cause trouble.
They are also checking places where Ganesh idols will be installed.
Police will work with organisers to keep processions orderly.
DJs will not be allowed during the celebrations.
People should follow safety rules and report problems to the nearest police station.
District SP Vakul Jindal urged residents to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi peacefully and preserve communal harmony.
Police are focusing on sensitive villages and problematic areas to prevent untoward incidents.
Officials are meeting local elders, public representatives and community leaders, and counselling potential troublemakers.
Police are inspecting idol-installation sites and coordinating with organisers over celebrations and processions.
DJs will not be permitted, and organisers must follow rules on sound, traffic, installations and safety.
- Who
- District SP Vakul Jindal, Guntur police officials, festival organisers and the public.
- What
- Police announced preventive measures and rules for peaceful Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations and processions, including a prohibition on DJs.
- When
- During the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
- Where
- Across Guntur district, including sensitive villages and problematic areas.
- Why
- To maintain communal harmony, prevent untoward incidents and protect public safety.
- Police official
- District SP Vakul Jindal
- Festival
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- DJ policy
- DJs will not be permitted during celebrations.
- Police focus
- Sensitive villages and problematic areas
- Coordination
- Police are working with elders, public representatives, community leaders and organisers.
- Public guidance
- Residents should follow rules and report activities that could disturb law and order.