Source: www.ndtv.com
MUMBAI, INDIA, August 20, 2010: In the wake of looming terror threats, the police have, for the first time, instructed various city mandals to hire the services of private detectives to ensure that pandals are secure and the festival passes off peacefully, police sources said. The job assigned to detectives will include keeping a hawk’s eye on any suspicious elements looking to start trouble and additionally to look out for pickpocket gangs.
Ganeshotsav will be celebrated on September 11. The next couple of months will see a slew of festivals like dahi handi, Ganesh Chaturthi, Ramzan and Diwali — all of which are celebrated with traditional fervour.
The matter came up for discussion during a high-level meeting with the city Commissioner of Police. Senior police officers holding the ranks of Joint Commissioner and Additional Commissioner were present to discuss issues relating to the Ganesh festival. The final call about private detectives will now be taken by Commissioner of Police (Mumbai), Sanjeev Dayal. If things go to plan, the process of hiring of detectives will begin by next week.