{
  "id": 9344789,
  "title": "Mumbai Ganpati Immersion 2026: Over 22,000 Police Personnel To Be Deployed, AI And Drones To Monitor Crowds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/mumbai-ganpati-immersion-2026-over-22-000-police-personnel-to-be",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-23T13:24:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-ganpati-immersion-2026-over-22000-police-personnel-to-be-deployed-ai-and-drones-to-monitor-crowds"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai prepared for the Ganpati idol immersion in 2026 with over 22,000 police personnel on standby, according to wire reports. The Mumbai Police will utilize Artificial Intelligence to manage routes and monitor traffic updates, while drones will be employed to oversee crowds and secure sensitive areas. Beyond the regular police force, State Reserve Police Force, Central Armed Police Forces, Quick Response Teams, and Bomb Detection and Disposal Squads will also be present throughout the city during the festive season. Mumbai Police Commissioner Manoj Sharma has asked the railway authorities and Metro administration to consider operating services around the clock to prevent any inconvenience for citizens. Citizens are urged not to believe rumors and to promptly report any suspicious activity to the authorities. For more information on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in and around Mumbai, visit https://budgetproperties.in/.",
  "summary": "Mumbai, September 23, 2026: More than 22,000 police personnel will be deployed across Mumbai to maintain law and order during the Ganpati idol immersion processions. The Mumbai Police will use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for route management and to monitor traffic-related updates. Drones will also be deployed to keep a close watch on crowds and sensitive areas. Ganeshotsav 2026 Mumbai Police…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}