Belagavi police is making security arrangements for Ganeshotsava

Belagavi Police Commissioner Prakash Nikam instructs policemen on Ganesha Chaturthi preparations in Belagavi on Sunday (September 13). | Photo credit: PK BADIGER

The police are taking all necessary measures to ensure smooth conduct of Ganeshotsava, Belagavi district police commissioner Prakash Nikam said on Sunday (September 13).

“During Ganeshotsava celebrations, strict measures are taken to avoid any untoward incident. Security personnel are deployed for the festival in two phases. The police will be on security duty from September 13 to 24 and again from September 25 to 27,” he told reporters.

“In the first phase, three DCPs, 6 ACPs, 23 PIs, 44 PSIs, 155 ASIs and 1,300 policemen will be on duty. Besides, 400 policemen from other zones and 400 Home Guards will be deployed. There will also be 10 units of KSRP,” said KSRP rapid response squads, 10 platoon.

A total of 1,260 CCTV cameras have been installed at strategic locations across Belagavi city. A special surveillance system has been set up by installing DVS/AVS cameras at 32 locations in the city, Mr. Nikam added. “At least two police personnel will be deployed in three shifts at pandals where public Ganesha idols are installed. Nineteen check posts will be set up in the city to keep a watch on suspicious individuals and vehicles,” he said.

“The festival will be held for 12 days this year, the idol immersion procession will be held on September 25. As a precautionary measure to ensure that law and order remains intact during the festival, 24 ‘rioters’ and anti-social elements have been shifted from Belagavi district to other districts,” he said.

Published – 13 Sep 2026 20:04 IST