Hyderabad, Sept. 23 -- The Hyderabad City Police has deployed around 20,000 personnel and put in place extensive security arrangements for the final Ganesh Visarjan procession scheduled for Friday, September 25.

The immersion of idols, which began on the third day of the festivities, has been proceeding peacefully across the city, while additional security arrangements have been made for the final procession from Balapur, according to the Hyderabad City Police.

A comprehensive 'bandobast' strategy is being executed, taking into account the lakhs of devotees and thousands of idols pouring in from Hyderabad, Cyberabad, Malkajgiri, Future City, and neighbouring districts. Necessary measures are being implemented in close coordination with ...