Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Police Intensify Action Against Loud Ganesh Pandal DJ Systems
Police are checking Ganesh festival sites in Nizamabad and Kamareddy.
They want to stop very loud DJ music.
Officials say loud noise can hurt or disturb children and elderly people.
Normal sound limits are usually between 40 and 75 decibels.
Some DJ systems at festival sites have reportedly gone above 100 decibels.
Police have already seized three DJ systems and vehicles.
Organizers have been asked to celebrate with devotional music and local performers instead.
Sound systems cannot be used between 10 p.m.
and 6 a.m., and permission is needed before using them.
Police in Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts are conducting raids against high-volume DJ systems at Ganesh pandals.
Sound limits generally range from 40 to 75 decibels, while some pandal DJ setups exceed 100 decibels.
Kamareddy Superintendent of Police M. Rajesh Chandra ordered daily inspections of every Ganesh pandal.
Three DJ systems and transport vehicles have been seized for alleged violations.
Sound systems are prohibited from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and police permission is required at other times.
- Who
- Police in Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts, led in Kamareddy by Superintendent of Police M. Rajesh Chandra, are enforcing the rules.
- What
- Authorities are restricting high-volume DJ systems at Ganesh pandals and inspecting festival arrangements.
- When
- During the Ganesh festivities; sound systems are prohibited from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Where
- Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts in Telangana.
- Why
- To control noise pollution and protect children and elderly people, particularly those with chronic illnesses.
- Sound limit range
- Typically 40 to 75 decibels, depending on the zone and time of day.
- Reported DJ volume
- Some Ganesh pandal DJ setups exceed 100 decibels.
- Nighttime restriction
- Sound systems are completely prohibited from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Permission requirement
- Prior police permission is mandatory for using sound systems.
- Equipment seized
- Three DJ systems and vehicles used to transport them have been seized.
- Enforcement area
- Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts.
- Alternative requested
- Organizers were asked to use local artistes and conduct festivities in a traditional, devotional manner.