Pune activist opposing loud DJs during Ganpati processions slapped, video surfaces

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Activist Vidyanand Bapat faced an alleged assault on Thursday morning. He was speaking to media persons about his opposition to loud festival music. A video shows a man slapping Bapat during his statement to reporters.

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