In a decisive move against noise pollution, the Attock police took strict action over the weekend, registering a formal case and detaining over three dozen individuals at a wedding celebration. The incident underscores the authorities' commitment to enforcing civic regulations, even during festive occasions.
Police Respond to Public Complaints
The chain of events began when the Hazro Police Station received multiple complaints from distressed local residents. The source of the disturbance was identified as a wedding ceremony in the Bhangi area, where an excessively loud sound system was causing significant disruption to the neighborhood. The music, allegedly breaching permissible limits set by law, prompted immediate police intervention.
Swift Raid Leads to Multiple Detentions
Acting promptly on the complaints, a police team from Hazro conducted a raid at the wedding venue on Saturday. The operation resulted in the detention of 34 individuals present at the event. Notably, among those detained was the groom himself, highlighting that no exceptions were made for the central figure of the celebration.
Following the detentions, the police formally registered a case against the violators. The legal action was taken under the relevant sections of the Punjab Sound System (Regulation) Act, which governs the use of amplification equipment and aims to control noise pollution in residential areas.
Enforcing Order Amid Celebrations
This incident sends a clear message about the enforcement of civic laws in Attock district. While weddings are joyous occasions, the authorities have demonstrated that they will not overlook violations that infringe upon the peace and quiet of other citizens. The Punjab Sound System Act is designed precisely to balance celebration with communal harmony, and this police action is a direct application of that principle.
The case registration marks a formal legal step, and those involved may face penalties as prescribed by the law. Such crackdowns are often conducted in response to growing public concern over noise pollution, which is increasingly seen as a serious quality-of-life issue in both urban and rural settings across Pakistan.
