Ganesh immersions concluded peacefully throughout city

 On this day (7.9.2025), at the conclusion of the second day of the main Ganesh idol immersion, Sri C.V. Anand IPS, DG and Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad, addressed the media regarding the Ganesh idol immersions. GHMC officials stated that a total of 1,40,000 Ganesh idols were immersed from the third to the eleventh day. They mentioned that 1,20,000 of these idols were immersed in baby ponds and other small lakes. However, through our online process, 12,030 idols were registered in Hyderabad City. Of these, 7,330 idols were immersed on the days leading up to the main immersion, leaving 4,700 idols to be immersed during the main immersion event. However, of these, 900 idols are still at Necklace Road for immersion.

The Ganesh immersion procession continued for almost 40 hours. This year, the procession was slightly delayed as some idols were taller than 40 feet. The police worked for two days without sleep to ensure the immersion was completed peacefully. Surveillance was maintained using 9 drones and cameras on 35 high-rise buildings.

The immersion was completed ahead of schedule with the cooperation of the Khairatabad Ganesh Utsav Samithi members. The successful immersion was made possible by the coordination between our Central Zone Police and various government departments like GHMC, Revenue, Electricity, RTA, and HMDA.

5 cases were registered regarding minor disputes during the immersion procession. The police also arrested 170 people for misbehaving with women and several others in pickpocketing cases. The commissioner stated that the number of crimes has decreased compared to last year.

The Ganesh idol immersion program is still ongoing. Sri C.V. Anand, IPS, DG and Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad, stated that the immersion will be considered complete only after the traffic diversions are entirely removed. He said that even though some Mandap organizers started their processions late, all idols were successfully sent to Hussain Sagar. He explained that the immersion would continue now without any inconvenience to the general public.

On behalf of the Hyderabad City Police, he thanked the public, the Ganesh Utsav Samithi, and the Mandap organizers for ensuring that the Ganesh immersion in Hyderabad took place in a peaceful environment.

He appreciated the Mandap organizers for their coordinated cooperation with the police in completing the immersion program. He also extended his special thanks to all the police personnel and officers who worked tirelessly for nearly 40 hours.

He also expressed gratitude to the officers of all departments who worked together in the T.G. ICCC Multi-Agency War Room, resolving issues and assisting the police to ensure there were no obstacles to the immersion.

The event was also attended by Sri Vikram Singh Mann, IPS, Additional CP Law and Order; Sri P. Vishwa Prasad IPS, Additional CP Crime; Sri D. Joel Davis IPS, Joint CP Traffic; Smt. N. Swetha IPS, DCP DD; Smt. K. Shilpa Valli IPS, DCP Central Zone; Smt. Rakshita Krishna Murthy IPS, DCP Car Headquarters, and other officials.

CP briefs media Ganesh immersion

 Today Sri C.V. Anand, IPS, DG, Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad, stated that the process of Ganesh idol immersion is continuing peacefully without any untoward incidents. Speaking to the media this evening (September 6, 2025), he explained the progress of the immersion process and the measures taken by the police.

• Khairatabad Maha Ganapathi immersion was completed at 1:05 PM, and Balapur Ganapathi immersion was completed at 6:11 PM. So far, the immersion of more than 650 idols has been completed.

• Around 4,500 idols still need to be immersed in the city. An aerial survey revealed that the idols coming from the South Zone (Chhatrinaka, Chandrayangutta, Rachakonda) and Cyberabad side are still on the roads.

• Measures are being taken to speed up the immersion by continuing the idol procession in four lanes.

• This time, technology has been extensively used for the Ganesh immersion. Information about the idols was uploaded online, and the Ganesh idols were geo-tagged. This has made the process easier.

• A special option for Ganesh immersion has been introduced in the TG COP app. This allows inspectors to track the movement of idols within their jurisdiction.

• Based on the information provided by the mandap organizers, vehicles are being allowed after ensuring there are no DJs, bands, etc.

• Due to the measures taken to prevent electrical accidents, 10% of the CCTV camera connections were disconnected, of which up to 3% were repaired for the immersion. Drones (9) and high-rise cameras (35) are being used for surveillance.

• Pushing parties have been arranged to speed up the immersion. 40 cranes are available at Hussain Sagar for immersion..

• The immersion process is being completed in coordination with GHMC and other departments. The mandap organizers are cooperating with the police and following their instructions. The Commissioner expressed hope that the immersion of idols would be completed by 8 AM tomorrow morning and that traffic would be relaxed as needed tomorrow. He also revealed that special attention is being paid to the pending idols in the South and East Zones.

• The Commissioner stated that officials from all departments are being fully supervised through the Command and Control Room, TGICCC,Banjara Hills and instructions are being issued from time to time.

• Sri V.B. Kamlasan Reddy, Director TGICCC, Smt. Pushpa, DCP TGICCC, and officials from other departments participated in this program

IPS Probationers Gain Insights into Hyderabad Police’s Festival Management

 Today, 170 trainee IPS officers from the National Police Academy visited the TGICCC building. During their visit, they interacted with Mr. C.V. Anand, IPS, Director General and Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad. Mr. Anand shared his 10 years of experience serving in the city of Hyderabad and the 13th time he is doing this Ganesh bandobust and the 4rth time as CP Hyderabad, with the officers. 

He stated that Hyderabad is one of the most sensitive and sprawling cities in the country, home to people from all walks of life and all religions. Therefore, festival management is most important here. Explaining how police security for Ganesh is managed in the city, he mentioned that approximately 25,000 Ganesh idols are expected for immersion this year on the last day. He emphasized the importance of ensuring a safe environment for such a massive event and preventing any stampedes.

Through a detailed PowerPoint presentation, he explained the Hyderabad Police's plan of action, preparation, tactics, and measures taken to prevent stampedes during festivals like Ganesh Utsav, Milad Un Nabi, Bonalu, Dussehra Navaratri, Hanuman Rally, and Sriram Navami Rally. He also explained how technology and IT is harnessed to make online permission forms , geotagging of idols and use of drones, apps and cctvs , the multi-agency command control centre 

The event was attended by Mr. Ram Nivas Sepat, IPS, DIG, Deputy Director, Basic Course-2; Mr. Kalmeshwar Singenwar, IPS, Assistant Director, Training, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy; and Ms. Pushpa, DCP, IT Cell, TGICCC Building, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.

Hyderabad Police Introduces Women's Mounted Unit and Expands Dog Squad

 In a historic move, the Hyderabad City Police today introduced a women's mounted unit. Sri C.V. Anand, IPS, DG and Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad, announced the decision to induct women horse riders into the force. Ten women constables from the Armed Reserve (AR) underwent two months of training at the Goshamahal Mounted Unit to become part of the mounted police force. This is a significant decision for the country, and these constables will be deployed for duties like bandobust (security arrangements), VIP movements, and patrolling.

Shri C.V. Anand stated that this step was taken to encourage women to come to the forefront in all fields. He added that for the first time, these women mounted police officers will be part of the regular patrols.

The Hyderabad City Police is also expanding its dog squad. Currently, the 34 dogs in the unit are overworked, so the force has decided to increase the number to 54. The new dogs will be inducted after they complete extensive training at the Integrated Intelligence Training Academy (IITA). They will be used for detecting explosives and narcotics, and for tracking criminals.

To improve the quality of the dogs, a special committee has been formed. This committee will select high-quality dogs from breeders across the country. In the first phase, 12 dogs have been acquired, with more to be added in the future.

In light of the new Osmania General Hospital (OGH) construction, the mounted ground and stables at Goshamahal Police Stadium will be relocated to a new site. The government has sanctioned funds for this new infrastructure, which will include new buildings for the City Security Wing, a vehicle impound yard, new horse stables, and a parade ground.A new dog kennel and mounted unit will be constructed over 11.5 acres, with facilities for 60 dogs. The tenders for this project will be finalised on September 8.

The Commissioner also announced that all arrangements for the Ganesh Idols  final immersion, scheduled for tomorrow, are complete. The immersion is expected to last for about 40 hours, with around 50,000 idols being immersed at Tank Bund alone. Strong police security measures have been put in place to prevent any untoward incidents. A total of 29,000 police personnel will be on duty in shifts. In addition to the existing CCTV cameras, an extra 250 cameras and 6 drones will be used to monitor the immersion routes.

The Commissioner stated that a ban on DJs has been imposed this year as they have caused multiple deaths and health issues for young people in previous years. He clarified that this is a matter of public health, not religion, and that the Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi has also agreed to cooperate with the police on this issue. He added that efforts are being made to complete the Khairatabad Ganesh immersion between 6:00 AM and 1:30 PM.

The event was attended by Smt. Rakshita Krishna Murthy, IPS, DCP, CAR Headquarters; Sri G. Chandramohan, IPS, DCP, South West Zone;Smt.Dara Kavitha DCP Cyber crimes,  Sri P.Giri Raju, DCP, CSW; and other officials.

VC held with all officers ahead of final day of ganesh idols immersion

 Today, for the Ganesh idol immersion and Milad-un-Nabi festival celebrations, Shri C.V. Anand IPS, DG and Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad, along with Additional CP Law and Order Sri Vikram Singh Mann IPS, Additional CP Crime Sri P. Vishwaprasad IPS, Joint CP Traffic Shri D. Joel Davis IPS,  DCP Special Branch Smt. K. Apoorva Rao IPS, DCP IT Cell Smt. Pushpa , and other officers including and and other Zonal DCPs, held a video conference to review security and contingency plans.

Speaking at the conference, Sri. C.V. Anand said that plans have been made to ensure that the celebrations on the night of the 4th of September (Milad-un-Nabi) and the movement of Ganesh idols do not face any problems. He noted that since the Prophet Muhammad's birthday falls on the 5th (Friday), last-minute arrangements for immersion will be made. The main Ganesh immersion will be held on the 6th, with special arrangements planned for the movement and immersion of the Khairatabad Ganesh idol. Since the Union Minister is attending a rally at MJ Market, security will be increased accordingly. He added that the immersion process is expected to last about 40 hours, and all necessary precautions are being taken.

Blue Colts and patrol teams have been ordered to increase their surveillance throughout Hyderabad. During the immersion procession, traffic management will be strengthened at major intersections like Basheer Bagh and MJ Market.

The police have asked the mandapa organizers to immerse their idols without delay and have instructed officers to provide all necessary logistical support to them. They were also told to provide additional VHF sets to prevent any communication gaps among the police.

Officers were also instructed to put up banners with height information at every intersection and bridge along the procession route and to collect information about the drivers of every vehicle participating in the procession.

Police officials were told to coordinate with GHMC officials to ensure there are no obstacles on the procession route. They were also instructed to ensure that welcome stages do not completely occupy the road and obstruct the procession. Finally, they were told to ensure that idols do not get stuck due to cables or tree branches along the route. And other Zonal DCPs were participated virtually in this video conference.