Hyderabad, Sep 18 (UNI) City Police Commissioner Anjani Kumar on Saturday said that about 27,000 police personnel will be deployed for the final procession of Genesh idols immersion event in Hussainsagar and other areas of the city on Sunday.
Speaking to newsmen on Ganesh idols immersion arrangements, Mr Kumar said that the Ganesh festival had performed as a low affair in the city in 2020 due to Covid-19 pandemic but this year expected heavy flow of ideals. Apart from Hyderabad city policemen, other district policemen are also deploying for the security and smooth conduct of the programme, he said.
"About 27,000 police personnel including Home Guards, State Special Police will be deployed for the security of Ganesh idol immersion on Sunday. Of them 15 per cent are women police personnel. Apart from Police, Greyhounds, Octopus will also be part of the security", he said.