Muslim leaders allege West Bengal police pressure to remove mosque loudspeakers
Muslim leaders in West Bengal have alleged that police are pressuring mosque committees to remove loudspeakers used for Azaan. While reports indicate that police visited several mosques and held a meeting with representatives from various religious institutions at the Parnasree police station on August 3, officials have not issued any formal written orders regarding the matter. The issue has prompted political discussions, with Trinamool Congress leaders planning to raise the concern with the Chief Minister, while some party members have met with the Union Home Minister.
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What Happened
Muslim leaders and mosque committees in West Bengal have reported that local police are pressuring them to remove loudspeakers used for religious calls. According to reports, police officials visited several mosques and summoned representatives from eight mosque committees, one place of worship, and twelve temple committees to the Parnasree police station for a meeting on the night of August 3. Representatives stated that these directives were delivered verbally by the police, and no official written orders have been issued regarding the removal of the equipment.
The situation has escalated into a political issue within the state. Trinamool Congress leaders, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, are scheduled to discuss the matter with the Chief Minister. Additionally, three Trinamool Congress members of parliament, Yusuf Pathan, Khalilur Rahman, and Abu Taher Khan, met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to address the concerns raised by the mosque committees.
Key Facts
- Muslim leaders allege police are pressuring mosques to remove loudspeakers.Source not recorded
- Police reportedly held a meeting with religious representatives at Parnasree police station on August 3.Source not recorded
- No formal written orders have been issued by the police regarding the removal of loudspeakers.Source not recorded
- Trinamool Congress leaders plan to discuss the issue with the Chief Minister.Source not recorded
- Three Trinamool Congress MPs met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the matter.Source not recorded
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