British musician Ed Sheeran’s impromptu efficiency on Bengaluru’s Church Road got here to an abrupt halt on February 9 morning when police stepped in mid-song and unplugged his microphone. The singer was performing his hit Form of You to a rising crowd when officers stopped the gig, citing an absence of permission.
Sheeran arrived on the venue along with his safety group and was welcomed by cheering onlookers. Earlier than beginning, he addressed the group: “We have been going to play a couple of music, however we’re being requested to play only one.”
As he strummed Form of You, the joy was short-lived. A police officer reduce the efficiency halfway, unplugging his microphone and devices.
A senior officer from Cubbon Park police station stated they needed to intervene as a result of the occasion lacked correct authorisation. “The police bought there as a result of somebody complained about public nuisance. If the musician and his group had a allow, they may have proven it to the officers,” the official advised PTI.
Followers captured the incident on video, sharing it broadly on social media. One Reddit consumer posted the clip with the caption, “A police officer pulled the plug when Ed Sheeran stunned everybody on Church Road” together with laughing emojis. Within the video, Sheeran is seen sporting casuals and sun shades whereas addressing the group: “We’ve got the permission to be right here, however this policeman is shutting it down.”
The incident sparked blended reactions on-line. Some referred to as it a typical “Solely in India” second, whereas others criticised the authorities. A consumer on X (previously Twitter) wrote, “Worldwide artist @edsheeran was stopped taking part in in #Bangalore at church avenue. Regardless that, he had the permission. Actually! The cops pulled the plug. Rattling unhappy!”
Others sided with the police. “He’s simply doing his job!” one commenter wrote, whereas one other praised the officer’s impartiality: “Lmaooo, uncle doesn’t discriminate between goras and native avenue singers! He deserves an award.”
Some in contrast the state of affairs to previous crowd-control incidents, with one particular person referencing the Pushpa 2 stampede scare. “This may block the highway, create points, and eventually result in a stampede. Have you ever forgotten what occurred when Allu Arjun visited the cinema corridor to shock followers?”
