Hyderabad, Sept. 23 -- With 10,000 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, 24 drones, and 20,000 police personnel deployed, the Hyderabad Police is ready for the grand conclusion of Ganesh festivities, with idol immersion scheduled for Friday, September 25.

While idol immersion continues, the Hyderabad City Police has made extensive security arrangements to ensure the final grand procession from the Balapur Ganesh proceeds smoothly under tight security.

A comprehensive bandobast plan is underway to handle the lakhs of devotees and thousands of idols arriving from across Hyderabad, Cyberabad, Malkajgiri, Future City, and nearby districts, police said in a release on Wednesday, September 23. The police department is working closely with...