Pune police chief faces contempt plea over failure to curb noise pollution

A joint contempt petition has been filed against Pune police commissioner Amitesh Kumar by five prominent organisations, including Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat, Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, Pune district cooperative housing society, apartments federation, senior citizen Vilas Lele, and Shri Swami Samarth Sahkari Sanstha. The petition alleges that the police have not taken adequate action to curb noise pollution, despite having the machinery to do so.

The organisations argue that political pressure from local authorities is the reason behind the breach of noise pollution rules, leading to extreme sound pollution during festivals, political events, and other processions. The petition highlights the extreme decibel levels and hazardous laser beams used during these events, causing distress and health issues for the people of Pune.

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