Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Hyderabad Expands Security Measures for Ganesh Immersion Procession
Hyderabad is holding a large procession to immerse Ganesh idols in water.
The procession travels from Balapur toward Tank Bund and Hussainsagar.
Many police officers are helping keep people safe, although reports give different totals of 20,000 and 28,000 personnel.
Thousands of cameras and 24 drones are watching the route.
Extra cameras near Hussainsagar will also help officials count idols.
Cranes, boats, rescue teams and ambulances are ready at immersion points.
Workers will clean the streets and provide toilets and lighting.
Special teams are helping protect women and prevent theft.
Officials have asked devotees to follow instructions and keep the celebration peaceful.
Authorities deployed either 20,000 or 28,000 police personnel, according to differing reports.
The 18-kilometre route from Balapur to Hussainsagar is monitored by 10,000 CCTV cameras and 24 drones.
An additional 100 high-resolution cameras were installed near Tank Bund and Hussainsagar.
Officials arranged cranes, traffic restrictions, control rooms, rescue teams and medical support for the procession.
Sanitation, lighting, public transport and women’s-safety measures were expanded across immersion routes.
- Who
- The Telangana government, Hyderabad police, GHMC, traffic authorities, HYDRAA, medical services and other departments are managing the arrangements.
- What
- A large Ganesh idol immersion procession is being conducted with extensive security, traffic, sanitation and emergency preparations.
- When
- The main immersion was scheduled for Friday, with some traffic restrictions expected to continue until Saturday evening.
- Where
- The procession route covers about 18 kilometres from Balapur to Tank Bund and Hussainsagar in Hyderabad.
- Why
- The arrangements aim to support a peaceful, safe and orderly immersion while reducing disruption to the public and traffic.
- Police deployment
- Reports cite either 20,000 or 28,000 police personnel.
- Additional central personnel
- One report cites 8,142 central personnel, including 42 platoons, four Rapid Action Force companies and two Central Reserve Police Force companies.
- Surveillance
- Authorities are using 10,000 CCTV cameras and 24 drones, plus 100 high-resolution cameras near Tank Bund and Hussainsagar.
- Procession route
- The route covers approximately 18 kilometres from Balapur to Hussainsagar via Tank Bund.
- Immersion equipment
- Reports mention 40 cranes in one account and 110 static plus 170 mobile cranes in another.
- Civic support
- GHMC deployed 136 Ganesh Action Teams, about 770 sanitation workers, 6,000 sweeping workers and 287 mobile toilets.
- Women’s safety
- Twenty-six She Teams were assigned across three shifts, alongside special crime teams.
- Emergency contacts
- The government listed Dial 112 and control room number 040-2111 1111 for emergency information and complaints.
