{
  "id": 5308330,
  "title": "Pune activist opposing loud DJs during Ganpati processions slapped, video surfaces",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/pune-activist-opposing-loud-djs-during-ganpati-processions-slapped",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T10:14:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/loud-dj-row-pune-activist-vidyanand-bapat-slapped-during-media-interaction/articleshow/133732514.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Activist Vidyanand Bapat faced an alleged assault on Thursday morning. He was speaking to media persons about his opposition to loud festival music. A video shows a man slapping Bapat during his statement to reporters. Police are working to identify the attacker and ensure Bapat's safety. Bapat's campaign against loud DJs has gained significant public support statewide.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Pune man who ignited noise during Ganpati festival debate attacked on camera",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/pune-man-who-ignited-noise-during-ganpati-festival-debate-attacked-on",
        "published": "2026-09-03T09:20:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}