Pune Police Book Two Groups For Violating Eid Orders

On August 28, the Kondhwa police registered separate cases against two local Eid-e-Milad celebration mandals and their DJ operators for allegedly violating police orders on the use of sound systems and laser beam lights during celebrations on August 26.

The cases were registered under Sections 223 and 270 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Sections 36 and 134 of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951. The first case was registered following a complaint by police constable Subhash Mahadev Jarande, attached to Kondhwa Police Station.

The suspects in the first case have been identified as Umar Shabbir Sheikh, president of the HF Friend Circle Kamela Mandal, and DJ operator Ganpat Tukaram Kamthe, a 60-year-old resident of Nandavan City, Nande. The second case was registered on the complaint of police constable Rahul Bhimrao Thorat, with suspects Rahil Sayyad Mujawar, president of the Zulfikar Boys, Ashrafnagar Kondhwa Mandal, and DJ operator Anwar Imtiyaz Sheikh, a resident of Shivram Nagar, Pimple Gurav.

According to police, both mandals allegedly violated orders issued by Pune police authorities on August 24 in connection with Eid-e-Milad celebrations. One of the orders was issued by the office of the Joint Commissioner of Police, Pune City, while another order, issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Special Branch, specifically dealt with restrictions on the use of laser beam lights.

The complaints allege that the two mandals knowingly violated the orders during celebrations at Kondhwa Kamela on August 26 between noon and around 1.30 pm. Police have registered cases against the respective mandal presidents and DJ operators for allegedly disobeying the orders.

Further investigation is underway. The police action is part of efforts to maintain law and order during public celebrations. The use of laser beam lights and loud sound systems can be a disturbance to the public and a potential safety hazard.

The Eid-e-Milad celebrations are an important event for the Muslim community, and the police aim to ensure that they are conducted peacefully and without any disruptions. The registration of cases against the two mandals serves as a reminder of the importance of complying with police orders and regulations during public events.

In recent years, there have been instances of clashes and disturbances during public celebrations in Pune, and the police have been working to prevent such incidents. The action taken against the two mandals is part of this effort to maintain public safety and order.

The investigation into the cases is ongoing, and the police are likely to take further action against the suspects if found guilty. The incident highlights the need for event organizers to comply with police regulations and ensure that their events are conducted in a safe and orderly manner.

The police have appealed to the public to cooperate with them in maintaining law and order during public celebrations. The Eid-e-Milad celebrations are an important part of the city's cultural calendar, and the police aim to ensure that they are conducted peacefully and without any disruptions.

In conclusion, the registration of cases against the two mandals is a significant step towards maintaining law and order during public celebrations in Pune. The police action serves as a reminder of the importance of complying with police orders and regulations, and the need for event organizers to prioritize public safety and order.