Mumbai, June 25 -- Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar intervened today in Mumbai's escalating mosque loudspeaker controversy, convening emergency talks with Muslim community leaders and top police officials amid allegations of religious targeting.
The high-stakes meeting at Sahyadri Guest House brought together State DGP Rashmi Shukla, Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti, and prominent Muslim figures, including legislators Nawab Malik, Zeeshan Siddique, Abu Azmi, Waris Pathan, Sana Malik, Jallal Uddin, and Siddharth Kamble.
Community representatives accused police of unlawfully dismantling mosque loudspeakers under political pressure.
"Someone, some Somaiya, has created pressure in Mumbai. Because of one person, Muslims are being har...