I wish to draw the attention of the authorities concerned, through the column of your prestigious newspaper towards an extremely vital issue of insensitive use of loudspeakers.
The insensitive use of loudspeakers has become quite a nuisance in our cities. The most annoying thing is that loudspeakers have now become an integral part of almost all celebrations. People seem to believe that occasions like marriages and birthday Parties would be incomplete without the blaring of loudspeakers.
Noise pollution is already one of the greatest problems that people in cities have to deal with. The excessive use of loudspeakers makes it even worse. Of course, there are occasions when their use is absolutely necessary, but I see no justification in using them during every party or meeting.
The worst hit by the improper use of loudspeakers are the elderly and the children. Due to the excessive noise, the elderly can’t sleep properly and children can’t concentrate on their studies. It’s high time the authorities did something to regulate the use of loudspeakers.
Memon Muhalla Rohri, Sukkur
