Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Uttar Pradesh Police Remove Loudspeakers at Religious Sites Amid Noise Complaints
Imagine some places of worship were using speakers that were too loud, making a lot of noise for people nearby.
The police heard these complaints and decided to do something about it.
They went to these places and took away the loud speakers, or asked people to turn them down.
This is because there's a rule, like a guideline from a judge, that says speakers can only be so loud.
The police are helping make sure everyone follows this rule so it's not too noisy for everyone.
Uttar Pradesh Police conducted a drive to remove loudspeakers from religious places in Lucknow.
The action was initiated following complaints about excessive noise levels from loudspeakers.
The drive aims to enforce Supreme Court directions regarding permissible decibel limits for loudspeakers.
Police teams are visiting various religious sites to remove non-compliant loudspeakers.
Awareness is being created, and in many instances, individuals are voluntarily removing loudspeakers.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Police
- What
- Conducted a drive to remove loudspeakers from religious places that were exceeding permissible noise limits.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Following complaints that loudspeakers at some religious places were being used with loud noise, violating Supreme Court directions on decibel levels.
- Action Taken
- Removal of loudspeakers from religious places
- Reason for Action
- Complaints of excessive noise levels from loudspeakers
- Legal Basis
- Supreme Court directions on permissible decibel levels
- Location
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Authority Conducting Drive
- Uttar Pradesh Police