Is Pune slowly getting ruined by chapri culture?

I’ve been living in Pune for all my life, and I can’t help but notice how things have changed—especially with this whole “chapri” trend. It’s no longer just about cringey reels or weird fashion; it’s actually starting to affect the city’s vibe.

Just last week, I was at a café in FC Road when a group of these guys showed up—loud, blasting music from a Bluetooth speaker, disrespecting the staff, and acting like they owned the place. The worst part? No one said anything. The café staff just ignored it, probably because they deal with this daily.

Then there’s the whole bike stunt culture. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen these guys on Dukes and KTMs pulling wheelies near Symbiosis Road or Viman Nagar, putting their own lives (and ours) at risk. A friend of mine was nearly hit by one last month, but when he confronted them, they just laughed and sped off.

And let’s not even get started on how they treat public spaces. Go to any newly renovated park or hangout spot, and you’ll see names scratched into benches, paan stains on walls, and garbage everywhere. It’s as if some people don’t respect the city they live in.

Pune was always known for being a peaceful, chill city—less chaos than Mumbai, more class than other metros. But if this trend continues, I wonder what it’ll be like in a few years.

Am I the only one noticing this? Or is Pune actually changing for the worse?