Kadiri gears up for Ganesh immersion

Superintendent of Police S. Satish Kumar with the organisers of Ganesh festivities at Kadiri in Sri Sathya Sai district on Saturday. | Photo Credit: By Arrangement Sri Sathya Sai district Superintendent of Police (SP) S. Satish Kumar inspected the security arrangements at Kadiri town on Saturday, ahead of the Ganesh immersion scheduled on Sunday (September 20).The SP inspected the immersion zone on the Kadiri-Madanapalle road, procession routes, sensitive areas and immersion points. He directed the officials to ensure tight bandobust, traffic regulation and continuous CCTV surveillance.After the inspection, the SP visited the local mosque and offered prayers. He held a meeting with religious elders and appealed for their cooperation to ensure that the immersion is conducted peacefully and in a friendly atmosphere. He also directed the officials to take advance measures to prevent any untoward incidents during the procession and ordered traffic control to avoid disruption.Mr. Satish Kumar instructed officials to maintain round-the-clock CCTV surveillance on procession routes, sensitive pockets and immersion points. He cautioned the staff on duty to remain alert and perform duties efficiently to protect law and order. “The people of Kadiri should cooperate with the police for the peaceful and successful conduct of Ganesh immersion programme,” he said.Senior police officials from Kadiri and Dharmavaram sub-divisions were also present. Published - September 19, 2026 08:09 pm IST