In a major enforcement drive against noise pollution, Muzaffarnagar police have removed more than 55 loudspeakers from various mosques across the city for violating Supreme Court-mandated sound limits, officials confirmed on Wednesday.
The action was carried out in areas under Civil Lines, Kotwali, and Khalapar police stations as part of a systematic campaign to ensure compliance with noise pollution regulations.
According to authorities, the loudspeakers exceeded the permissible decibel levels outlined in the Supreme Court’s guidelines and government directives on the use of sound-amplifying devices.
Circle Officer (City) Sidharth Mishra stated that the district administration has issued strict instructions to caretakers and managements of all religious places—including mosques, temples, and gurdwaras—to adhere to the legal sound limits at all times.
“This drive is not targeted at any particular community but is aimed at enforcing the law uniformly across all religious institutions,” he emphasized.
The ongoing operation includes regular monitoring and verification of sound levels at places of worship and public gatherings. Authorities have warned that further violations will lead to additional removals and legal action.
The Supreme Court of India, through various judgments since 2005, has consistently upheld restrictions on noise pollution, particularly between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., and set maximum permissible sound levels in residential and silence zones.
The Muzaffarnagar administration’s move reflects a renewed push to implement these long-standing rules effectively.
This story was originally published in muslimmirror.com.
