Pune residents held a protest march demanding a complete ban on high-decibel DJ systems during festivals ahead of Ganpati. Protesters cited noise pollution concerns and questioned why similar restrictions announced in Solapur and Nagpur could not be implemented in Pune
Pune activist Vidyanand Bapat, who has opposed high-decibel DJ systems and loudspeakers during festivals, was assaulted while speaking to media on Thursday. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis condemned the attack and said police had arrested the alleged attacker, Santosh Chavan.
