- By Deeksha Gour
- Sat, 14 Dec 2024 06:04 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
NH7 Weekender Festival Cancelled: The NH7 Weekender music festival scheduled for December 14 and 15 in Pune has been cancelled after the Pimpri Chinchwad police refused to grant permission. The police cited concerns over potential law and order issues and traffic congestion as reasons for their decision.
The festival was set to take place at Teerth Fields in Sus, featuring a mix of popular Indian artists such as Amit Trivedi, Usha Uthup and Raftaar, alongside international acts like Jorja Smith and DJ Craze.
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In a statement on X, the NH7 Weekender team expressed their disappointment, saying, “We are extremely disheartened to inform you that NH7 Weekender 2024 will no longer take place on December 14-15 due to law and order restrictions in Pune. Despite our best efforts to resolve the situation and having everything ready for the gates to open, it ultimately remained beyond our control.”
Sandeep Doiphode, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Branch), explained that the decision was made to prevent potential public safety issues and significant traffic delays. The police also warned the organisers that they would face legal action if the event proceeded without permission.
In separate news, the Pune Book Festival, organised by the National Book Trust, begins today at 5:30 PM, inaugurated by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Held at Ferguson College Ground from December 14 to 22, it features over 600 book stalls, literary sessions, cultural events, and free workshops for students on storytelling, painting, dance, music, and Vedic mathematics. Highlights include the release of 80 books, the Pune Children’s Film Festival from December 14 to 18, and a Lit Festival from December 20 to 22 with over 25 sessions featuring 60+ authors, poets, and thinkers. All sessions and activities are free and open to the public