Hyderabad – Celebrations often bring happiness, but for many residents in the city, they also bring sleepless nights and stress. In several neighborhoods, loud wedding bands and DJs continue to play late into the night, disturbing the peace.
While event organizers are supposed to follow rules and stop the music by 9 PM, many ignore this deadline. As a result, residents near wedding processions and function halls are left frustrated by the non-stop noise.
People living in areas like Shalibanda, Gowlipura, and Tolichowki say the loud music causes daily problems. “Parties happen almost every day, and the music is always too loud,” said Mohammed Ahmed, a resident of Shalibanda. “It’s hard on elderly people, babies, students, and even patients who need rest.”
According to the Environment Protection Rules, 1986, sound levels in residential zones must stay below 55 decibels during the day and 45 decibels at night. But during weddings, heavy drum beats and DJ systems easily cross those limits.
“I come home tired from work, and I can’t even sleep properly,” said Kaparthi Srikanth from Gowlipura. “We have a baby and an elderly parent at home. This noise is unbearable.”
Despite repeated complaints to the police, action remains rare. Residents say authorities turn a blind eye, even when function halls are located close to police stations in areas like Nampally, Santoshnagar, Bandlaguda, and Saifabad.
One major concern is that the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) continues to approve function halls in residential neighborhoods. This goes against rules set by the Supreme Court, which classifies residential areas as silent zones.
“The music sometimes starts at 4 AM or even 11 PM,” said Mohammed Tajuddin, a 60-year-old from Tolichowki. “We live in a quiet area, but the noise is constant and harsh.”
Local residents are urging the Hyderabad police to take stricter action. They want officials to enforce noise limits and stop the late-night disruptions caused by wedding celebrations.
