Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Bilichodu Police Station Marks Ganeshotsava With Communal Harmony Message
The Bilichodu police station celebrated Ganeshotsava for the first time.
Inspector Noor Ahmed and the police staff placed a Ganesha idol at the station.
They kept it there for one day.
In the evening, they carried the idol to a nearby lake.
They said prayers and immersed it following tradition.
The inspector said the celebration was meant to show respect among different religions and communities.
The celebration was limited to one day because the police were also managing festival security duties.
Local residents appreciated the effort as a message of peace and harmony.
Bilichodu police station installed a Ganesha idol for the first time during Ganeshotsava.
Circle Police Inspector Noor Ahmed and his staff organised a one-day celebration at the station.
Noor Ahmed personally carried the idol during the immersion procession to a nearby lake.
Police personnel offered customary prayers before immersing the idol according to tradition.
The initiative was intended to promote communal harmony, mutual respect and peaceful coexistence.
- Who
- Circle Police Inspector Noor Ahmed and police personnel at Bilichodu police station.
- What
- They installed a Ganesha idol, held a one-day celebration and immersed it after a procession.
- When
- The idol was installed on Monday morning and immersed that evening.
- Where
- Bilichodu police station in Jagalur taluk, Davanagere, followed by immersion at a nearby lake.
- Why
- The initiative was organised to promote communal harmony, mutual respect and peaceful coexistence; the one-day format also reflected police bandobast responsibilities.
- Location
- Bilichodu police station, Jagalur taluk, Davanagere
- Organiser
- Circle Police Inspector Noor Ahmed and station staff
- Festival
- Ganeshotsava
- Duration
- One day
- Immersion site
- A nearby lake
- Stated purpose
- To convey a message of communal harmony
- Future plan
- Noor Ahmed said he would welcome Ganesha every year