Poonam Nath

Mumbai's Sacred Silence: Religious Sites Go Loudspeaker-Free

Digital Desk: In an impactful move, the Mumbai Police have taken down the loudspeakers from religious places across the city, making a major step towards peaceful coexistence.

On June 28, Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti, announced that the city police had concluded a comprehensive crackdown on loudspeakers put up in all religious sites. He asserted that Mumbai was now "loudspeaker-free from all religious structures" and denied charges of discrimination against any one community.

From temples and mosques to churches and gurudwaras, the traditional sounds of prayers and calls have been replaced by a collective silence.

While the prohibition on permanent loudspeakers is already in effect, the police commissioner stated that temporary permission to use loudspeakers will be provided during religious festivals.

The decision aims to reduce ,noise pollution avoid communal tensions, and create a more peaceful environment for everyone.

The loudspeaker may be gone, but the discussions around this move are just beginning. The real impact will unfold in the days to come.