A senior IAS officer, Shailbala Martin, has ignited a heated controversy in Madhya Pradesh after her social media post criticizing the use of loudspeakers in temples. The IAS officer’s comment has sparked protests from religious groups.
Discussions around noise pollution caused by public address systems, especially during religious events was reignited after a 13-year-old boy during the Durga idol immersion in Bhopal. The boy, who was dancing to DJ music, suddenly collapsed and passed away.
Following the incident, a journalist on social media platform X shared views on enforcement of noise pollution regulations. IAS officer Shailbala Martin weighed in, questioning why noise pollution due to use of loudspeakers at temples goes unchecked.