The Uttarakhand government has fined mosques in Haridwar for using loudspeakers beyond the permissible sound limit. The government has imposed a fine of Rs. 5,000 on each mosque violating the noise pollution norms. The government had earlier issued a notice to the mosques asking them to comply with the noise pollution rules, but some mosques failed to adhere to the norms.

The move has received mixed reactions from the public, with some supporting the government’s decision to enforce the noise pollution rules and others criticizing it as an attack on religious freedom. The government has defended its decision, stating that the move is aimed at maintaining peace and harmony in the area and is not meant to target any particular community.

This is not the first time that the issue of loudspeakers has caused controversy in India. Many people believe that the use of loudspeakers in religious places should be regulated to ensure that they do not cause noise pollution and disturb the peace. However, others argue that such regulations are an infringement on their right to practice their religion freely.

Overall, the imposition of fines on mosques in Haridwar for violating noise pollution norms has sparked a debate on the balance between religious freedom and maintaining peace and harmony in the community.