Ganesh mandal worker slaps anti-noise campaigner in Pune

An anti-noise campaigner was assaulted on Tilak Road in Pune. The accused, Santosh Chavan, president of Janjagruti Pratishthan, was arrested by police. This incident occurred amid ongoing debates about Ganeshotsav sound system usage. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis condemned the violence and stressed peaceful dialogue. Police have provided security to the assaulted campaigner.