20,000 cops, 19-km route: Hyderabad police gear up for Ganesh idol immersion
Hyderabad police have mobilized around 20,000 officers to oversee the immersion of Ganesh idols along a 19‑kilometre stretch. The force will coordinate traffic control, crowd management and safety measures, working with municipal authorities to prevent congestion and accidents during the festival’s concluding rituals. Officials say the deployment aims to ensure orderly proceedings and protect participants.