Ganeshotsav wraps up, Pune bids farewell to Bappa amid noise pollution debate

Pune’s police force has mobilized a large contingent for the concluding day of Ganeshotsav, deploying around 10,000 officers and installing more than 3,500 surveillance cameras throughout the city. The heightened security presence comes as the festival reaches its final celebrations on Friday, while local authorities and residents continue to discuss concerns over noise levels generated by the festivities. Officials say the extensive monitoring aims to maintain public order and address the ongoing debate about the impact of celebratory sounds on the community.