Activist Vidyanand Bapat attacked in Pune over anti-loudspeaker campaign
On Thursday, Pune-based activist Vidyanand Bapat was reportedly hit by an individual while protesting against the use of high-volume DJs during Ganpati immersion processions. Footage of the incident appears to show a man walking up to Bapat and striking him while he was giving a statement to reporters. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis denounced the attack, stating that disagreements should not escalate into physical violence.
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