Hyderabad, Feb. 23 -- A Muazzin (cleric who offers prayers) gave Jummah prayer (Azaan) atop the roof of Shahi Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, following the police actions of removing the loudspeakers installed on the roof of the Sambhal mosque.

Video of the Muazzin, Mohammed Haji Raees delivering Azaan has since gone viral on social media.

Sambhal superintendent of police (SP) Krishan Kumar Bishnoi, speaking to the Times of India, said that they are "following government's order," and have restricted the usage of loudspeakers at every public place.

The SP added that the Muazzin is free to give Azaan from the terrace, as giving prayers does not come under "criminal activity."

In January, two Imams were booked for using loudspea...