Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Mumbai Police Action on Mosque Loudspeakers Sparks Controversy
In Mumbai, the police are cracking down on mosques using loudspeakers, citing noise pollution rules.
Some Muslim groups are upset, saying the police are being unfair and targeting them.
They claim the police are removing loudspeakers without checking noise levels first.
They believe the police are acting on complaints from a BJP politician and are not being consistent.
On the other hand, the police say they're just following the law.
The Muslim groups are also pointing out that other religious celebrations can be louder.
Leaders from different political parties are involved and are trying to find a solution by discussing how to meet the decibel limits.
Mumbai police are taking action against the use of loudspeakers in mosques.
Muslim groups are accusing the police of acting unfairly and selectively.
The police cite a Bombay High Court order concerning noise levels.
Muslim groups are complaining about the removal of loudspeakers without verifying decibel levels.
Political figures from both the Samajwadi Party and BJP are involved in the dispute.
- Who
- Mumbai Police and Muslim groups
- What
- Disagreement over police action on mosque loudspeakers
- When
- Ongoing discussions after the Bombay High Court order
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- Enforcement of noise pollution rules and perceived targeting of religious practices
Muslim Community
Mumbai Police
Police Action
Muslim Community
Muslim groups say police are acting selectively and harassing mosques without verifying noise levels.
Mumbai Police
Police are acting as per the law regarding noise levels from loudspeakers.
Azaan as Noise Pollution
Muslim Community
Muslim groups argue azaan is not noise pollution and point to louder celebrations by other faiths.
Mumbai Police
The Bombay High Court has ruled on loudspeaker use, with police enforcing decibel limits.
Political Interference
Muslim Community
Muslim groups allege a BJP functionary is instigating police action to disrupt communal harmony.
Mumbai Police
Police are acting independently and according to the law.
- Location
- Mumbai
- Organizations Involved
- Mumbai Police, Muslim groups, Samajwadi Party, BJP
- Legal Basis
- Bombay High Court order regarding decibel limits
- Permitted Decibel Limits
- 55 during the daytime, 45 at night
- Focus
- Loudspeaker use in mosques during azaan