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West Bengal mosque loudspeaker dispute

Overview

The situation began when Indian Secular Front (ISF) MLA Nawsad Siddiqui accused West Bengal police of removing mosque loudspeakers or pressuring committees to do so without following legal procedures. Siddiqui alleged these actions violated several constitutional articles and could harm communal harmony, requesting a clear standard operating procedure and disciplinary action against officers for abusing authority.

Following these allegations, the Calcutta High Court intervened via a Public Interest Litigation (PIL). The petition claims police have pressured religious institutions, including both mosques and temples, to dismantle loudspeakers without formal written orders or proof of noise violations. While the petitioner argues these restrictions interfere with religious rights, the state government has challenged the petition, stating that no specific instance of a mosque being forced to remove equipment has been identified. The court has requested clarification from the state government.

Entities

West Bengal Government · Trinamool Congress · West Bengal Police · Calcutta High Court · Nationalist Citizens Party of India

Timeline

11 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Calcutta High Court questions West Bengal mosque loudspeaker ban allegations
The Calcutta High Court is seeking clarification from the West Bengal government over allegations that police verbally ordered mosques to remove loudspeakers without formal legal instructions.
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
West Bengal police accused of removing mosque loudspeakers
ISF MLA Nawsad Siddiqui alleges West Bengal police are removing mosque loudspeakers without due process, urging clarification and SOPs, while the state had only ordered volume reductions under noise‑pollution规则

Sources

english.madhyamam.com · sundayguardianlive.com