LUCKNOW, Nov. 10 -- In a three-day enforcement drive in Lucknow, authorities began removing loudspeakers from temples, mosques, gurudwaras and other religious places on Sunday to comply with Supreme Court guidelines on noise control and state government directions.

Officials said the move aims to ensure that loudspeakers are not used beyond permissible decibel limits and that the use of sound systems does not harm public peace or health.

Joint commissioner of police (law and order) Babloo Kumar clarified that the campaign is purely administrative and lawful.

He emphasised that it is not targeted at any particular religion or community.

"This action is about enforcing court orders. Instructions have been issued to teams to maintain com...