Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Pune Police Detain Three Bangladeshis, Ban High-Decibel Festive Sound
Pune Police detained three people from Bangladesh after officials said they could not show valid documents to stay in India.
The people will remain in custody while officials complete legal and deportation procedures.
Police are also looking for people who may be helping others enter or stay in the city without permission.
At the same time, Pune Police announced stricter rules for loud music during upcoming festivals.
Plasma sound systems and pressure mids are banned because they can create uncontrolled noise.
Police may seize equipment and take legal action if people break the rules.
Officials are discussing whether processions should be allowed to use four base and four top speakers.
Police said festival groups have agreed to follow the restrictions voluntarily.
Pune Police detained Sonia Akther, Motiar Gaji and Sonia Moti Pan for allegedly staying in India without valid documents.
Detention orders are being issued while legal proceedings and deportation formalities are completed.
Authorities have increased surveillance to identify undocumented residents and networks facilitating illegal entry or stay.
Pune City Police announced a complete ban on plasma sound systems and pressure mids during Dahi Handi and Ganeshotsav celebrations.
Violators may face equipment seizure and legal action, while police consider allowing up to four base and four top speakers.
- Who
- Pune Police, including Commissioner Amitesh Kumar, detained Sonia Akther, Motiar Gaji and Sonia Moti Pan.
- What
- Police detained three Bangladeshi nationals over an alleged lack of valid documentation and announced restrictions on high-decibel sound systems.
- When
- The detentions and enforcement measures were reported ahead of the Dahi Handi and Ganeshotsav celebrations; police also referred to action during recent Eid processions.
- Where
- Pune, India.
- Why
- Police said the actions target alleged illegal residence and networks facilitating unauthorized entry, while the sound restrictions aim to control noise pollution.
- People detained
- Sonia Akther, Motiar Gaji and Sonia Moti Pan
- Documentation finding
- Officials said preliminary questioning and document verification found that the three allegedly lacked valid documentation to stay in India.
- Next steps
- Detention orders are being issued, followed by legal proceedings and deportation formalities.
- Sound equipment banned
- Plasma sound systems and pressure mids are prohibited during the upcoming festive period.
- Recent seizures
- Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar said six high-decibel sound setups were seized during recent Eid processions.
- Possible speaker limit
- Police are discussing a maximum of four base and four top speakers during processions.
- Penalties
- Violations may result in sound-equipment seizure and legal action under the Noise Pollution Rules.