Nagar Kurnool: District Collector Badavath Santosh has asked officials to take strict steps to ensure the smooth and peaceful completion of the Ganesh immersion festival. On Wednesday, the Collector, along with police, revenue, and municipal department officials, inspected the arrangements at Naganool Lake in Nagar Kurnool Municipality.
The Collector stressed that the Ganesh immersion should happen peacefully and without any unfortunate incidents. He urged officials to make sure everything is organized well, especially in urban areas, to prevent any disruptions during the celebrations.
He also gave instructions to the Panchayat Raj and Roads & Buildings (R&B) officials to quickly fill any pits near the immersion site and fix them as soon as possible. Additionally, the Collector asked them to clear any obstacles along the Shobha Yatra procession route, such as trimming overhanging tree branches and lifting low-hanging electrical wires. The focus is to ensure devotees can reach the lakes easily for the immersion, with municipality staff available to help at the lake.
The Collector highlighted the importance of coordination between all departments, including police, fire, R&B, Transco, Panchayat Raj, and fisheries, for the success of the event. He emphasized having expert swimmers (rescue divers) on standby at the immersion site and taking all necessary safety measures to prevent accidents.
Nagar Kurnool DSP shared the security plan with the Collector, including a detailed route map and security arrangements. He mentioned that more Ganesh idols have been installed this year compared to the previous year, and security arrangements have been adjusted accordingly. CCTV cameras will monitor the Shobha Yatra routes, and traffic will be managed strategically to avoid disruptions.
The Collector concluded by telling the officials to ensure the immersion event happens safely, with strong security measures to prevent any incidents. Accompanying the Collector during the inspection were Nagar Kurnool RDO Suresh Babu, DSP Srinivasulu, Municipal Commissioner Naresh Babu, Nagar Kurnool Tahsildar Chandrashekhar, SI Govardhan, and other officials.
