India, Dec. 26 -- The Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) will launch a special drive on Thursday night against the use of loudspeakers after 10 pm in Patna, a senior official said.

BSPCB Chairman Devendra Kumar Shukla said the decision was taken after a large number of complaints were received against the use of loudspeakers and high-decibel sound boxes at night.

"After receiving a lot of complaints, the BSPCB has decided to initially launch a 20-day drive to strictly enforce the ban on loudspeakers and DJ boxes after 10 pm. Three teams have been formed, and they will start conducting raids from tonight," he said.

"Use of loudspeakers after 10 pm is already banned, but it is not being strictly followed. Initially, the team wil...