Mumbai police on high alert ahead of last day of Ganesh festival

Mumbai | Saturday | 18th September, 2021

Summary:

Mumbai, Sep 18 (PTI) Mumbai Police is on high alert and security has been beefed up across the city for the 10th and last day of immersion of Ganesh idols on Sunday, especially in the wake of recent arrests of terror suspects, an official said.

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad on Friday nabbed one person from Mumbai in connection with an alleged terror plot unearthed by Delhi Police.

The ten-day Ganesh festival will come to an end on Sunday.

The celebrations have been subdued this year due to the restrictions imposed in view of the coronavirus pandemic.

Processions, the hallmark of immersion days, are banned.

Anti-sabotage measures are being taken and security around vital installations has been increased, said deputy commissioner of police S Chaitanya, the Mumbai police"s spokesperson, on Saturday.