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**Summary:**

In Hyderabad, on August 31, 2025, Deputy Commissioner of Police Sneha Mehra urged community leaders and Ganesh Utsav organizers to resume the practice of starting Ganesh Chaturthi processions early in the morning and completing them by evening for public safety. The appeal was made during a meeting at Chatrinaka Police Station, where extensive security measures were discussed. Organizers assured their cooperation to ensure a safe and timely celebration.

**News Article:**

**Hyderabad Police Urge Early Ganesh Chaturthi Processions for Safety**

*Hyderabad, September 1, 2025* – In preparation for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, Hyderabad police are appealing to community leaders and organizers to ensure public safety by reinstating the tradition of starting processions early in the morning and completing them by evening.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (South Zone) Sneha Mehra issued the call during a meeting held at Chatrinaka Police Station on August 31st. The meeting, attended by community elders, Ganesh Utsav organizers, and leaders of the Bhagyanagar Utsav Samithi, focused on coordinating efforts to ensure a peaceful and secure celebration.

“Start early and reach safely,” Mehra emphasized, highlighting the importance of devotees being able to return home early and safely. She assured attendees that extensive security measures are being implemented across the city and requested the cooperation of organizers and the public in maintaining order.

Additional DCP South Zone M.D. Majid and ACP Chatrinaka C.H. Chandrasekhar were also present, along with local inspectors and corporator A. Bhagyalaxmi Bhaskar. According to ACP Chatrinaka, the meeting concluded with organizers pledging to revive the practice of early processions and immersions, setting a new standard for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in the city.

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