In Sambhal, UP, the Friday azan (call for prayer) was performed without loudspeakers after the loudspeakers were removed as per government order. As per reports, a mosque staffer was seen calling for prayer manually on top of the mosque.
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It is notable here that using loudspeakers in religious places was banned, and the order was strictly implemented after the Sambhal violence last year. In December 2024, a Maulana was detained and penalised for using loudspeakers for azan.
On 24th November, during the second round of court-mandated survey at Jama Masjid in Sambhala , an Islamist mob gathered outside the mosque and engaged in violence. They pelted stones at police, opened fire at police personnel and set ablaze vehicles and shops.
