Key Takeaways
- The Greater Chennai City Police have made elaborate security arrangements for the peaceful conduct of Lord Ganesh idols immersion on September 15.
- A total of 18,500 police personnel, including 2,000 Home Guards, are deployed on bandobust duty for the procession and immersion of the idols.
- The idols will be immersed in six places identified by the police, including Srinivasapuram, Pattinapakkam, Palgalainagar, Neelankarai, Kasimedu Fishing Harbour, and behind Thiruvottriyur weighing machine.
Chennai: The Greater Chennai City Police have made elaborate security arrangements for peaceful conduct of the Lord Ganesh idols immersion event on September 15, Sunday, marking the culmination of the week long festivities.
The Greater Chennai City Police have deployed a total of 18,500 police personnel, including 2,000 Home Guards, on bandobust duty for the procession and immersion of the idols in areas identified by the police. Marina beach front and water bodies are among the areas where the immersion will take place.
Police have fixed 17 routes for taking out the procession and identified six places for immersion that included Srinivasapuram, Pattinapakkam, Palgalainagar, Neelankarai, Kasimedu Fishing Harbour and behind Thiruvottriyur weighing machine, while warning of strict action against those violating it.
Various outfits, including the Hindu Munnani had installed the Ganesh idols of various hues and sizes across the city as part of the Ganesh Chathurthi festival.
Police have given permission for installing 1,519 idols in the city for the festival and has provided round the clock security besides monitoring it through CCTV cameras and drones.
