Nagpur: Although Anant Chaturdashi marked the official end of Ganeshotsav, several mandals have continued with delayed Visarjan processions, keeping Nagpur Police engaged in prolonged bandobast. The continuous deployment has put additional strain on the force, disrupting routine station-level work and leaving officers exhausted.
City police had earlier ensured incident-free celebrations of Ganesh Chaturthi and Eid-e-Milad through a robust security plan executed under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Dr Ravinder Kumar Singal. While the festivities passed peacefully, the extended immersions have stretched duty hours, leaving little scope for officers to focus on investigations, paperwork, and administrative responsibilities.
Personnel working round-the-clock admit that family time has also been sacrificed to maintain order. Disputes over extended use of DJs have become a recurring flashpoint, with some organisers reportedly resorting to political pressure to bypass restrictions. Senior officers acknowledge that interference and unruly behaviour by certain groups have added to the challenges of policing during the festive season.
Despite repeated violations of rules, the police have refrained from strict crackdowns in order to keep the atmosphere calm. However, officials point out that such prolonged deployments create a backlog in law enforcement, delaying justice and affecting public services.
With another phase of Visarjan scheduled on Saturday, September 13, and Navratri preparations to follow, police fear the cycle of heavy duties will continue with little respite. While visible policing has helped bring down crime figures slightly, the cost of constant bandobast is now weighing heavily on the city’s law and order machinery.
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