Hyderabad, June 26 -- Loudspeakers have been removed from eight mosques in Mumbai after a months-long row over their legality and compliance with sound pollution regulations. Locals allege police did not issue any warnings or conduct noise tests.

Residents said that although the loudspeakers were in accordance with the 45-56 decibel upper limit as set by the Bombay High Court, they were removed without any inspection or notification. "This is unfair," they alleged.

Videos of the sudden police action have emerged, showing officers misbehaving and threatening Muslims for standing in their way.

Bombay HC order on loudspeakers

On January 23 this year, the Bombay High Court passed an order stating that the use of loudspeakers was not an es...