Investigation paper opened on case of lowering volume of 'azan’ in Sungai Puyu


KEPALA BATAS: Police have opened an investigation paper after a police report was lodged alleging that a man had requested for the volume of the 'azan' or Muslim call to prayer to be lowered after claiming it was too loud and disturbed the surrounding residents in Sungai Puyu, Butterworth near here.

Seberang Perai Utara District (SPU) acting police chief Supt Siti Nor Salawati Saad said police opened an investigation paper on the case according to Section 298 of the Penal Code and further investigations were underway.

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