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Hyderabad Police File FIRs Against 27 Ganesh Pandal Organisers
Police in Hyderabad have filed cases against organisers of 27 Ganesh mandapams.
They say the organisers allegedly broke rules about DJ sound systems during processions.
Police also spoke with 51 organisers about following the rules.
Officers seized 68 sound boxes and 21 amplifiers.
They said CCTV, drones and other technical evidence helped them take action.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Kiran Khare warned that people must follow the rules during religious festivals.
He said the rules would be enforced regardless of a person's religion.
Police asked organisers to help ensure future processions are peaceful and follow the guidelines.
Police registered FIRs against organisers of 27 Ganesh mandapams over alleged DJ sound-system violations.
At a counselling session, police counselled 51 organisers about guideline violations.
Police seized 68 sound boxes and 21 amplifiers.
DCP Kiran Khare said the action relied on CCTV footage, drone surveillance and other technical evidence.
Khare warned that prohibited DJ systems would not be tolerated during religious processions and urged organisers to follow police rules.
- Who
- Hyderabad police and organisers of Ganesh mandapams; DCP Kiran Khare addressed the organisers.
- What
- Police registered 27 FIRs, counselled 51 organisers and seized 68 sound boxes and 21 amplifiers over alleged DJ sound-system rule violations.
- Where
- Hyderabad; the counselling session was held at the Purani Haveli Kotwal Office.
- When
- Why
- Police said the actions concerned alleged violations of restrictions on DJ sound systems during Ganesh processions.
Key facts
- FIRs registered
- Against organisers of 27 Ganesh mandapams
- Organisers counselled
- 51
- Sound boxes seized
- 68
- Amplifiers seized
- 21
- Evidence cited
- CCTV footage, drone surveillance and other technical evidence
- Counselling venue
- Purani Haveli Kotwal Office
Sources
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