Pune activist seeking ban on DJ music systems, loudspeakers during festivals assaulted
- On Thursday morning, Pune-based activist Vidyanand Bapat was allegedly assaulted while speaking to media persons on Tilak Road in Pune.
- Bapat gained prominence after demanding a ban on DJs and loudspeakers at a Pune Municipal Corporation preparatory meeting for the upcoming Ganesh festival, triggering a confrontation.
- A video of the incident shows a man slapping Bapat during his interview; police subsequently escorted the activist in a van for his safety.
- Police are working to identify the attacker. "We are trying to identify the attacker. For his safety, Bapat was escorted in a van," a police officer said.
- Bapat's stance against excessive noise has evolved into a statewide talking point, with growing public support highlighting concerns about how high-decibel sounds affect public health.
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Activist assaulted over DJ ban controversy in Pune
The incident took place when technology professional Vidyanand Bapat was speaking to a media channel in Pune district; in the video of the assault went viral wherein an unidentified attacker slapped him, saying: 'He is against our Ganeshotsav. He is atheist. He is against our Hindu festivals, and should be slapped more’.
Pune activist seeking DJ, loudspeaker ban publicly assaulted
Pune: Vidyanand Bapat, a city-based activist who has been vocally opposing the use of high-decibel DJ systems and loudspeakers during festivals, was publicly assaulted by a man in Maharashtra’s Pune on Thursday, September 3, police said. The incident occurred around 11 am, and the alleged attacker, Santosh Chavan, was later detained by the police, they … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics a…
Loud DJ row: Pune activist Vidyanand Bapat slapped during media interaction
Activist Vidyanand Bapat faced an alleged assault on Thursday morning. He was speaking to media persons about his opposition to loud festival music. A video shows a man slapping Bapat during his statement to reporters. Police are working to identify the attacker and ensure Bapat's safety. Bapat's campaign against loud DJs has gained significant public support statewide.
During the Ganesh festival in Pune, the controversy over loud DJ and sound system is increasing. Now there has been an incident of attack on Vidyanand Bapat.
Vidyanand Bapat Assault Video: Activist Attacked During TV Interview Over Pune Ganeshotsav 2026 DJ Ban | 📰 LatestLY
Vidyanand Bapat was attacked while speaking to TV9 Marathi about his stand on DJ noise and noise pollution during Ganeshotsav in Pune. The assault took place on Tilak Road and was captured on camera. Bapat said he had filed a police complaint, while Pune Police took the attacker into custody. Congress leader Prashant Jagtap also reacted to the incident. 📰 Vidyanand Bapat Assault Video: Activist Attacked During TV Interview Over Pune Ganeshotsav…
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