Hyderabad, Aug. 27 -- The Telangana High Court on Tuesday, August 26, voiced concern over the inconvenience and risks caused by Ganesh pandals, particularly highlighting excessive noise from loudspeakers and DJs and the obstruction of entry points to homes and public roads.

Justice NV Shravan Kumar observed that such practices severely disturb elderly people and pregnant women, questioning how residents could move out in emergencies when their gates were blocked by pandals.

The court further remarked that Hyderabad's roads had become so congested during the festivities that even ambulances and fire engines were unable to move freely.

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