Raigad Ganesh Visarjan 2026: 13,597 Idols Set For Immersion As 2,800 Police Personnel, 28 Drones Deployed Across Procession Routes
Navi Mumbai: As many as 158 public and 13,439 household Ganesh idols will be immersed across Raigad district on Anant Chaturdashi on Friday, with 2,800 police personnel deployed for security and traffic management. The processions will be monitored through 28 drone cameras covering all 28 police station jurisdictions in the district. The police have made arrangements at immersion sites and along…
In Raigad district, a significant Ganesh Visarjan ceremony is set to take place on September 25, 2026, with 13,597 idols scheduled for immersion. The event will see the deployment of 2,800 police personnel across the district to maintain security and manage traffic flow. The extensive processions will be monitored using 28 drone cameras, allowing for comprehensive coverage of all 28 police stations in the district.
The police have prepared arrangements for the immersion sites and procession routes, including traffic diversions, barricades, and the provision of rafts, boats, electricity, and collection containers at various water bodies and artificial sites. Superintendent of Police Aanchal Dalal emphasized the importance of adhering to noise pollution norms during the celebrations, threatening legal action against violators.
The district administration has also banned the use of DJ systems, sound systems, high-intensity laser lights, snow sprays, and chemical sprays during the immersion processions on the two major immersion days. The drone surveillance and foot patrols are intended to ensure smooth processions, maintain law and order, and manage traffic during the district-wide immersion event.
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