Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Anantapur Police Seize Five DJ Systems Over Noise Violations
Anantapur police took away five DJ sound systems during a Ganesh procession.
They said the DJs were being played too loudly.
The loud noise was bothering people in the area.
Police said patients, older people, children and students could be especially affected.
DJ systems were not allowed during celebrations and processions in the city.
Loudspeakers were also restricted after 10 pm.
Police warned that more violations could lead to strict legal action.
They asked organisers to celebrate devotionally without disturbing people or animals.
Anantapur city police seized five DJ sound systems during a Ganesh idol procession on Sunday.
Police said organisers allegedly played the systems at high volume, causing inconvenience to the public.
The seizures followed raids conducted during pre-processions on the direction of SP P. Jagadish.
DJ use during celebrations and processions was prohibited in the city, while loudspeakers were restricted after 10 pm.
Police warned that organisers and sound-system owners could face legal action, with equipment and transport vehicles also subject to seizure.
- Who
- Anantapur city police, including Urban DSP M. Chandrasekhar, and Ganesh procession organisers.
- What
- Police seized five DJ sound systems for alleged noise-pollution violations.
- When
- Sunday; loudspeaker restrictions after 10 pm were also in force.
- Where
- Anantapur city.
- Why
- The systems were allegedly played at excessive volume, causing public inconvenience and potentially affecting patients, senior citizens, children and students.
- Equipment seized
- Five DJ sound systems
- Event
- Ganesh idol procession
- Police official
- Anantapur Urban DSP M. Chandrasekhar
- Police direction
- SP P. Jagadish directed committees to follow prescribed noise levels.
- City rule
- DJ use during celebrations and processions was prohibited.
- Loudspeaker rule
- Loudspeakers were restricted after 10 pm.
- Potential enforcement
- Equipment and vehicles transporting it may be seized, and further violations may bring stringent legal action.