{
  "id": 3926205,
  "title": "Pune Police May Allow 4 Bass, 4 Top Speakers For Ganeshotsav, Dahi Handi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/pune-police-may-allow-4-bass-4-top-speakers-for-ganeshotsav-dahi-handi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T07:58:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/pune-police-may-allow-4-bass-4-top-speakers-for-ganeshotsav-dahi-handi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pune Police are contemplating permitting Ganesh mandals to employ up to four bass and four top speakers for Ganeshotsav and Dahi Handi festivities, in contrast to the previous plan of limiting them to two bass and two top speakers. Nearly 80% of Ganesh mandals have expressed their approval of the increased speaker capacity. The proposal is being deliberated to find a compromise between the desires of festival organizers and worries about noise pollution. The move comes as Ganesh mandals and organizers are demanding more flexibility in the utilization of DJ systems during the festive season. Police officials have been meeting with mandal representatives to draft guidelines for sound system usage during celebrations and immersion processions. Initially, police had suggested allowing only two bass and two top speakers, but Ganesh mandal representatives proposed raising the limit to four bass and four top speakers. Police are still discussing the proposal and may make a final decision after consulting with the mandals. Police officials have stated that there will be no leniency for equipment capable of producing extremely high sound levels. Devices such as plasma and pressure mid systems will continue to be banned. The commissioner, Amitesh Kumar, has emphasized that no concessions will be made on equipment that significantly amplifies sound intensity. Out of approximately 200 Ganesh mandals, around 80% have reportedly backed the proposal for four-bass and four-top speakers, indicating that the proposal is likely to be given serious consideration. Police officials are also expected to converse with representatives of the remaining mandals before finalizing the guidelines. The definitive rules governing DJ and sound-system usage during Ganeshotsav and Dahi Handi are anticipated to be unveiled before the festivals, with authorities aiming to reconcile the demands of organizers with the necessity to manage noise pollution.",
  "summary": "Pune: Pune Police are considering allowing Ganesh mandals to use up to four bass and four top speakers for Ganeshotsav and Dahi Handi celebrations, instead of the earlier proposal limiting them to two bass and two top speakers. Senior police officials said nearly 80% of Ganesh mandals had responded positively to the four-bass, four-top speaker arrangement. The proposal is being discussed as part…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}