Ganesh Mandal President Fined Rs 1,000 for Using Banned Laser Lights During Immersion
In Pimpri-Chinchwad, the Bhairavnath Mitra Mandal used banned high-powered laser lights during the Ganesh immersion procession on September 4, 2025, despite police warnings. The mandal president, Gopi Lokhande, was charged under the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita for violating the ban. He pleaded guilty in court, leading to a lenient sentence of two days imprisonment or a Rs 1,000 fine, which he completed. The case highlights ongoing concerns about harmful laser use during festivals.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (40/100). Lens Score 54/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–42/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 28 Sept, 01:23 pm. Other outlets followed.