Mumbai (Maharashtra):Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil on Monday said that the Director General of police and Mumbai police commissioner together will formulate guidelines on the use of loudspeakers in public places within the next two days. This comes a day after Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray reiterated his warning to the state government to remove the loudspeakers from the mosques by May 3. Walse also held a meeting with Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray today at the CM's residence to discuss the law and order situation in the state and the issue of the use of loudspeakers in public places.
"Maharashtra DGP along with the Mumbai police commissioner will formulate guidelines on the use of loudspeakers in public places. These guidelines will be issued in the next 1-2 days," said the state Home Minister. Patil further warned of strict action against those attempting to disrupt peace in the state. "We have kept an eye on the law and order situation in the state. Strict action will be taken against those who attempt to disturb peace in the state," he said. Meanwhile, Nashik Police Commissioner Deepak Pandey has directed the religious places to seek permission for the use of loudspeakers by May 3.