Karnataka Police Enhance Security and Surveillance for Ganesh Chaturthi Festivals
Police across Karnataka cities including Bengaluru, Shivamogga, Belagavi, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Hubballi-Dharwad have intensified security and surveillance for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Measures include drone monitoring, increased personnel deployment, CCTV surveillance, volunteer coordination, and designated procession routes. Authorities emphasize maintaining communal harmony through peace committees and preventive actions against anti-social elements. The festivals will feature staggered processions and immersion schedules to manage crowds and traffic, with officials urging public cooperation for peaceful festivities.
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