Delhi Police Cancels Diljit Dosanjh's October 30 Delhi Concert Citing Security Concerns
New Delhi: Delhi Police on Thursday, October 22, rejected permission for singer Diljit Dosanjh scheduled for October 30 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
The officials cited security concerns including specific threat inputs, security risks, and law-and-order demands during the festive season for the decision. The event which was already shifted from November 1, affects ticket holders awaiting refunds or rescheduling details.
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Aam Aadmi Party’s Saurabh Bharadwaj questioned if the decision shows bias against Punjab’s progressive voices. In a notice, Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (South District) said it examined the planned event “Diljit Dosanjh’s Aura India Tour Delhi” at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
“In view of the specific threat-related inputs, coupled with the multifarious security and law & order commitments arising out of the ongoing festive season and other important law & order concerns, the same cannot be acceded to,” the letter addressed to BookMyShow stated.
