Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Man Arrested Over Loudspeaker Volume During Azaan in Najibabad
Police in Najibabad say Mohammad Faizan used a mosque loudspeaker louder than the permitted level while giving the azaan.
Officers went to check the sound after receiving information.
A police officer then filed a report, and Faizan was arrested.
A court ordered him to remain in judicial custody for 14 days.
The article also describes a separate concern about loud noise near a school.
The Allahabad High Court said it had not decided what caused a student’s death after she collapsed in class.
It asked officials for reports and began separate proceedings about ways to reduce noise pollution.
Police arrested Mohammad Faizan on Saturday for allegedly exceeding the prescribed loudspeaker volume limit while giving the azaan.
The incident was reported at a mosque near Government Inter College in Najibabad, Bijnor.
Police said officers checked the sound level after receiving information, and Sub-Inspector Saurabh Singh filed a report.
A sub-divisional magistrate’s court sent Faizan to 14 days of judicial custody.
The report also notes separate Allahabad High Court proceedings concerning noise pollution after a schoolgirl collapsed near a passing loud DJ procession.
- Who
- Mohammad Faizan was arrested; police said he allegedly exceeded the loudspeaker volume limit while giving the azaan.
- What
- He was arrested and remanded to 14 days of judicial custody.
- When
- He was arrested on Saturday; the article identifies the day as Sunday but gives no calendar date.
- Where
- At a mosque near Government Inter College in Najibabad, Bijnor.
- Why
- Police alleged that the loudspeaker volume used during the azaan exceeded the prescribed limit.
Noise-limit enforcement
Unresolved cause and broader concern
Loudspeaker use during azaan
Noise-limit enforcement
Police said Faizan allegedly exceeded the prescribed volume limit and arrested him after checking the sound level.
Unresolved cause and broader concern
The article gives no response from Faizan or the mosque, so their position on the allegation is not reported.
Student’s collapse and noise pollution
Noise-limit enforcement
The High Court said the incident raised wider concerns about noise pollution and compliance with statutory norms, and sought reports and measures to curb noise.
Unresolved cause and broader concern
The court clarified that it had not reached any conclusion that noise from the procession caused the child’s death.
- Arrested
- Mohammad Faizan
- Arrest date
- Saturday, according to the report
- Location
- A mosque near Government Inter College, Najibabad, Bijnor
- Allegation
- Loudspeaker volume during the azaan allegedly exceeded the prescribed limit
- Custody
- 14 days of judicial custody
- Police officer who filed report
- Sub-Inspector Saurabh Singh
- Related court matter
- Allahabad High Court proceedings on noise pollution and a schoolgirl’s reported collapse near a loud DJ procession