Noida Sector 51 Residents Confront Police Over Wedding Season Disturbances
In a decisive move, residents of Sector 51 in Noida convened with senior police authorities to voice escalating concerns regarding persistent noise pollution and safety hazards stemming from wedding-season activities at local banquet halls and the adjacent Hoshiarpur village. The meeting, attended by ACP 3 and the Sector 51 Station House Officer (SHO), saw members of the Sector 51 Residents Welfare Association (RWA) highlighting the disruptive impact of loud DJ music and fireworks late into the night, which particularly affects senior citizens and children preparing for crucial board examinations.
Exam Stress Amplified by Excessive Noise Levels
Sanjeev Kumar, General Secretary of the Sector 51 RWA (blocks C to F), emphasized the severe repercussions of the disturbances. "Loud DJ music continuing till the early hours has been especially troubling for the sick, elderly, and students currently gearing up for board exams. In our formal complaint to the police, we detailed the detrimental effects of this excessive noise, noting the critical overlap with the examination period for classes 10 and 12, commencing on February 12," Kumar stated. Residents reported that noise levels frequently surpass the permissible limits established under the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, as notified by the Central Pollution Control Board. These regulations stipulate maximum noise levels of 55 dB(A) during daytime hours (6 am to 10 pm) and 45 dB(A) at night (10 pm to 6 am) in residential zones.
Safety and Nuisance Issues Beyond Noise
Beyond the auditory disturbances, the RWA raised alarms over multiple safety-related grievances. These include illegal drinking, unauthorized parking of commercial vehicles in residential lanes, and the operation of unlicensed street vendors and scrap dealers in the area. Residents described the music as "thumpingly loud," causing physical vibrations in doors and windows, thereby exacerbating the nuisance and potential structural concerns.
Police Assurance of Immediate Remedial Measures
In response to the complaints, ACP Rakesh Pratap Singh and SHO Sunil Bhardwaj pledged prompt action to mitigate the issues. "Any DJ found violating noise regulations will face immediate confiscation of their equipment. We will also address traffic congestion and unauthorized parking, particularly near the BDS market and Sector 52 metro station, alongside intensified night patrolling," Singh affirmed. He added that police verification processes would be scrutinized to enhance overall security and compliance in the locality.
This collaborative effort between residents and law enforcement underscores a growing community demand for stricter enforcement of environmental and safety norms in urban residential areas, aiming to restore peace and security during high-activity periods like the wedding season.
