Bhopal, Oct 7 (NationPress) The Bhopal Police have registered 30 cases and confiscated modified DJ vehicles for breaching noise pollution regulations during the recently held Navratri festival. Despite this, overall adherence to the MP Noise Control Act has shown improvements, according to a senior police official on Tuesday.

In a press conference, Bhopal City Police Commissioner Harinarayanachari Mishra stated that guidelines were communicated to DJ operators prior to the Navratri festivities after extensive discussions with various community groups.

"The Noise Control Act has been enforced rigorously, yielding positive outcomes over the past few months as incidents of norm violations have decreased in the city. However, some DJ operators flouted the rules, prompting necessary action against them," Mishra stated.

He elaborated that 30 cases were logged, and vehicles adapted for DJ purposes were seized under the Motor Vehicle Act during the Navratri celebrations. Offenses were recorded at 20 police stations concerning loud DJ music during the Durga idol immersion ceremonies in Bhopal, he added.

“In all discussions regarding DJs, it was distinctly communicated that all stipulations of the Noise Pollution Rules must be adhered to, and all DJ usage restrictions must be strictly followed. While the majority complied, a few did not adhere to these regulations,” he continued.

The police emerged as the primary complainant in the First Information Reports (FIRs) for most incidents, filing cases against both DJ vehicles and their operators in areas including Arera Hills, TT Nagar, Kolar, and Bairagarh.

Officials mentioned that these vehicles would be presented in court and could be retrieved after a fine is paid.

The police confirmed that action was taken under the provisions of the MP Noise Control Act, Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rule 2000, and directives issued by the Supreme Court and the High Court, which forbid the use of loudspeakers and sound-amplifying devices at excessive volumes without prior approval.

Significantly, shortly after taking office in December 2023, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav approved a directive mandating the use of sound amplifiers at any religious or similar venues only in accordance with established norms.