Cities across India are preparing for the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi with extensive security and safety measures. In Coimbatore, 708 Ganesh idols will be installed with around 2,000 police officers deployed, and organizers have been advised to install CCTV cameras and maintain a 24-hour volunteer presence. In Mumbai, the high court has enforced a ban on plaster of Paris idols for environmental compliance, while in Pune, Ganesh mandals are collaborating with traffic police to manage vehicular movement during the festival. Mangaluru’s police commissioner has issued comprehensive guidelines for both Ganesh Chaturthi and Eid Milad to ensure peaceful celebrations, including obtaining permissions and adhering to safety protocols. Similarly, in Goa’s Mormugao taluka, police have instructed Ganeshotsav Mandals to adopt precautionary measures and report any suspicious activities.