College librarian Amita Singh confirmed that during study hours the call to prayer is audible within academic spaces, including the library and exam halls, and pointed out that the mosque’s entrance opens directly onto the campus open ground—raising concerns over both noise and uncontrolled access. Chouksey has further stated that the land in question was allocated for the institution’s science building, and insisted on its immediate reclamation or formal record clarification.
Imam Hafiz Mohammad Farooq, representing the mosque, countered these claims by stating the mosque sits on waqf land dating back around 300 years and is not part of the college’s premises. He added that the mosque modestly reduces the loudspeaker volume during examinations and labelled accusations as selective, noting that there are other religious sites nearby with similar sound amplification.
The controversy has entered the political arena. BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma has backed the principal’s position, citing Supreme Court precedence and India’s noise pollution norms that prioritise educational settings. Sharma emphasised the need to "voluntarily lower decibel levels" during critical academic periods. Conversely, Congress MLA Arif Masood accused the college administration of leveraging the issue for political purposes and pointed out that the mosque committee has already reduced sound levels during exams.
This episode reflects a broader tension across urban India, where the use of loudspeakers at houses of worship—both mosques and temples—has repeatedly clashed with civic noise regulation amid growing urban density and sensitivities over educational disruption. In other states, governments have enforced stricter rules governing public address systems near schools and universities to mitigate such conflicts.
Administratively, the district collector’s office is reviewing Chouksey’s complaint and has asked officials to assess the land ownership status and noise level adherence during academic hours. The outcome of that inquiry is expected to determine whether the mosque is required to move its loudspeaker, adjust timings or amplitudes, or whether the college's land claim will lead to reallocation.
Students and staff at Hamidia College characterised the dispute as one that affects both academic ambience and campus integrity. They say that if the land is indeed part of college property, it should be returned to serve its original educational purpose. Meanwhile, local residents and worshippers continue morning attendance at the mosque, which has no formal record of altering its call to prayer patterns beyond stated adjustments during exam schedules.