World · South & Central Asia · 2 hrs ago
Hyderabad police book 51 people over loud sound during Ganesh festival
During this year’s Ganesh festival celebrations in Hyderabad, police acted against people using sound systems in ways that broke restrictions and disturbed the public.
The Charminar Zone police registered 27 cases against 51 people.
Officers identified the alleged violations using CCTV footage and on-the-ground monitoring.
Police seized 68 sound boxes and 21 amplifiers used in the violations.
The people were summoned, counselled and warned not to repeat the conduct at festivals or public gatherings.
The police said celebrations should take place without inconveniencing residents, and appealed to young people and organisers to avoid excessively loud sound systems.
Police say they will enforce sound and safety rules at future public celebrations.
Hyderabad’s Charminar Zone police registered 27 cases against 51 people over sound violations and public nuisance during this year’s Ganesh festival.
Police seized 68 sound boxes and 21 amplifiers used in violation of sound guidelines.
The violations included DJ systems, excessively loud music and activities that inconvenienced the public.
Police identified those involved using CCTV footage and field-level monitoring.
All 51 people were summoned, counselled and warned not to repeat the violations.
- Who
- Charminar Zone police booked 51 people.
- What
- Police registered 27 cases over sound restrictions and public nuisance, and seized sound equipment.
- When
- During the Ganesh festival in 2026. The article was published on October 17, 2026.
- Where
- Hyderabad, in the Charminar Zone.
- Why
- The people were accused of using DJ sound systems, playing excessively loud music and causing inconvenience to the public.
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Police monitored the celebrations through CCTV footage and field-level checks to identify sound violations.
Police registered 27 cases, seized sound equipment and summoned all 51 people for counselling and warnings.
- Cases
- 27
- People booked
- 51
- Sound boxes seized
- 68
- Amplifiers seized
- 21
- Location
- Charminar Zone, Hyderabad
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Celebration is everyone’s right, but public safety is everyone’s responsibility.