Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Jagtial Police Involve 17 Transgender Personnel In Ganesh Immersion Security
Jagtial Police are helping keep people safe during Ganesh idol immersions.
This year, 17 transgender people joined the security work.
They are working with police officers.
Their jobs include managing crowds and traffic.
They are also helping prevent problems and maintain order.
Police officials said they did good work last year too.
The transgender personnel said the opportunity made them feel respected and confident.
They said they want to continue serving society.
Jagtial Police involved 17 transgender personnel in security duties during Ganesh idol immersions.
The personnel are assisting with crowd management, traffic regulation and maintaining law and order.
They are working alongside police as devotees gather at immersion points across Jagtial district.
Officials said the group also performed commendably during last year’s bandobast duties.
The personnel thanked Superintendent of Police Ashok Kumar for trusting them with the responsibility.
- Who
- Jagtial Police and 17 transgender personnel, under Superintendent of Police Ashok Kumar.
- What
- The transgender personnel were assigned security and bandobast duties for Ganesh idol immersion celebrations.
- When
- During this year’s ongoing Ganesh idol immersions; officials also referred to their service during last year’s duties.
- Where
- At immersion points across Jagtial district.
- Why
- To assist with crowd management, traffic regulation and maintaining law and order during the celebrations.
- Personnel deployed
- 17 transgender persons
- Event
- Ganesh idol immersion celebrations
- Duties
- Crowd management, traffic regulation and law-and-order assistance
- Location
- Immersion points across Jagtial district
- Prior service
- The personnel also performed bandobast duties last year
- District police chief
- Superintendent of Police Ashok Kumar
- Reported impact
- Officials said their efforts helped prevent disputes and untoward incidents