Shivamogga SP holds meeting on preparations ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi
The Superintendent of Police held a meeting with office-bearers of the committee that installs the Ganesh idol at Kote Anjaneya Temple at the temple premises on Monday. He explained the preparations made by the district police for the smooth conduct of the festival.
'Last year, nearly 3,500 idols were installed across the district. This time, the number of idols could be around 3,600. The celebrations and processions to mark the day of immersion of the idol would go on for one and a half months. Over 2,500 policemen had been working for the safety of the public in the district. Additionally, 2,500 to 3,000 policemen would be deployed from neighbouring districts,' he said.
'The objective of any festival is to ensure peace and well-being of all the public. However, the police would act tough if anybody tries to disturb the peace. The police identified 80 miscreants who could cause unrest during the celebrations and has taken action against them. Some of them had been sent out of the district under the Goonda Act. After watching video clips of last years' celebrations, the police identified many people who raised objectionable slogans and exhibited unruly behaviour during the procession. The parents of such people were contacted and had been warned of strict action,' Mr. Kumar said.
Besides that, the police would install more than 1,000 CCTV cameras at different locations, he said. The committees that organise the events, too, should install cameras at places where large gatherings are expected, the Deputy Commissioner suggested.
Additional Superintendents of Police A.G. Cariappa, S. Ramesh Kumar, Deputy Superintendent of Police Babu Anjanappa, Police Inspector Harish Patil, and others were present at the meeting.
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