Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:00am on 19 Oct 2026,Monday India
A controversy has erupted over Durga Puja celebrations in South Delhi’s Chittaranjan Park (CR Park), with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accusing Delhi Police of harassing organisers and disrupting festivities. AAP Delhi president Saurabh Bhardwaj alleged that police personnel entered a pandal, disconnected electricity and damaged equipment. He also questioned restrictions on the timing of celebrations, warning of possible crowding. The Delhi Police rejected the allegations, saying its intervention was aimed at enforcing court-mandated noise pollution rules. Police claimed organisers continued playing loud music beyond the permitted time despite agreeing to follow the rules. (PC: India Today)
