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Maha: Heavy police bandobast on Independence Day

Mumbai, Aug 15 (UNI) Heavy police force was deployed in Mumbai on Independence Day to ensure peaceful celebrations and maintain law and order.
More than 14,000 police personnel, including officers and members from specialised units, were stationed at different parts of the city, an official said on Friday.
A strong security deployment was in place, including 6 additional commissioners of police, 17 deputy commissioners of police, 39 assistant commissioners of police, 2,529 officers, and 11,682 constables.
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Mumbai: Modernise cultural schemes with tech, make awards merit-based: Shelar

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