Pakistan, July 3 -- In a move sparking concern among India's Muslim community, authorities in Mumbai have enforced a ban on using loudspeakers for Azaan (the Islamic call to prayer). The restriction follows recent Mumbai High Court guidelines related to controlling noise pollution. Police across the city have implemented the ban by removing public address systems from mosques and other religious sites.

According to media reports, the Muslim community is now seeking digital alternatives, with many residents relying on mobile apps to hear the Azaan. Several mosques have also expressed frustration, calling the move an infringement on religious freedom.

Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti claimed the operation was "peaceful and successf...