A video showing a Bengaluru cop halting Ed Sheeran‘s impromptu performance on Church Street has gone viral on social media, leaving fans shocked. In the footage, the officer unplugs Sheeran’s guitar and asks the global music icon to leave, much to the surprise of the gathered crowd. Some fans tried to defuse the tension, but the scene quickly became a spectacle for passersby.
According to the police, the street performance was stopped due to a lack of official permission for such gatherings. The Bengaluru police clarified that while they have great respect for artists, prior approval is necessary for public performances to ensure safety and maintain order, particularly in busy areas.
The singer was in Bengaluru as part of his +-=÷x Tour, performing at the NICE Grounds on February 8, 2025, with another performance scheduled for February 9. Prior to his Bengaluru shows, Ed Sheeran performed in Chennai on February 5, 2025.
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