The impromptu performance of the British musician Ed Sheeran on the street at the church of Bengaluru stopped brutal on February 9 when the police intervened in the middle of the song and disconnected his microphone. The singer interpreted his form of success of you towards a growing crowd when the police arrested the concert, citing a lack of permission.
Sheeran arrived on the site with its security team and was welcomed by spectators. Before starting, he addressed the crowd: “We were going to play more than one song, but we are asked to play only one.”
As it scratches your shape, the excitement was short -lived. A police officer reduced performance halfway, unplugging his microphone and instruments.
A senior officer of the Cubbon Park police station said they had to intervene because the event lacked good authorization. “The police arrived because someone complained of public nuisances. If the musician and his team had a license, they could have shown the officers, “the manager told PTI.
Fans have captured the video incident, largely sharing it on social networks. A Reddit user posted the clip with the legend: “A police officer fired when Ed Sheeran surprised everyone on Church Street” with riant emojis. In the video, Sheeran is seen wearing relaxed and sunglasses while addressing the crowd: “We have permission to be here, but this police officer farm.”
The incident sparked online mixed reactions. Some called him a typical moment “only in India”, while others criticized the authorities. An X user (formerly Twitter) wrote: “The international artist @edsheeran was stopped playing in #bangalore in Church Street. Even if he had permission. Literally! The cops pulled the sheet. Damantly sad! “”
Others slowed themselves down with the police. “He’s just doing his job!” One commentator wrote, while another welcomed the impartiality of the officer: “Lmaooo, the uncle does not discriminate between Goras and local street singers! It deserves a price.
Some have compared the situation to past crowd control incidents, a person referring to the fear of the Pushpa 2 jostling. “It will block the road, create problems and finally lead to a stampede. Have you forgotten what happened when Allu Arjun visited the movie theater to surprise fans? “”
