Diljit Dosanjhs Oct 30 concert gets approval day after Delhi Police denied permission over security concerns
The concert was initially denied clearance due to security threats and law-and-order concerns during the festive season.
PTC News Desk: And it's again a good news for all the Diljit fans as the Delhi Police have now granted permission for Diljit Dosanjh October 30 concert which is scheduled to be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The Delhi Police officials said that the permission has been granted after the organisers presented detailed security plan in multiple meeting held.
Following which the Delhi Police reconsidered and granted the permission.
The concert was initially denied clearance due to security threats and law-and-order concerns during the festive season.
"We have held a cordial and constructive meeting with Delhi Police and presented a detailed plan addressing the required arrangements. We have assured the authorities of full compliance with all applicable security, traffic and crowd-management requirements," BookMyShow Live, the concert's ticketing partner, said in a statement.
The police had set several conditions for the concert, including the number of private security guards required, crowd management measures and other security arrangements. Permission was granted after the organisers agreed to follow these rules.
BookMyShow Live said it would continue to coordinate with the police and other authorities to ensure a safe and smooth experience for concertgoers while reducing inconvenience to local residents and commuters.
According to reports, a letter from the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, South District, to BookMyShow stated that the request to hold the Delhi leg of Diljit Dosanjh’s Aura India Tour had been reviewed but could not be approved at that time. However, Diljit’s team continued promoting the October 30 concert on social media.
The singer announced the India leg of his Aura Tour after performing in Europe and North America. The tour is scheduled to begin in Delhi, with pre-sale tickets opening on October 6.
After the Delhi concert, the tour will move to Indore on November 15, Ahmedabad on November 21, Mumbai on November 27, Bengaluru on November 29 and Lucknow on December 5. A concert in Chandigarh has also been announced, but its date and other details are yet to be confirmed.