Clash Over Mosque Speaker Volume in Asansol Ends With Lathicharge

A routine complaint about excessive loudspeaker noise from a mosque in Asansol quickly spiraled into street violence. Residents of Jahangir Mohalla and nearby areas confronted police when officers tried to reduce the volume. The confrontation intensified when several youths stormed a police outpost and vandalized it. Police swiftly deployed tear gas and lathis to disperse the mob. Senior police officials confirmed that reinforcements have been stationed and CCTV evidence is being examined to book the offenders. Community leaders appealed for calm, warning that violence only harms local harmony. Councillor S.M. Mustafa emphasized that the administration remains responsive and that residents should ignore unverified reports. The administration has pledged a thorough probe and strict punishment for the perpetrators.