Diljit Dosanjh's Delhi concert denied permission by police over security concerns

Delhi Police has refused permission for Diljit Dosanjh's concert in Delhi citing security and law-and-order concerns. The concert was scheduled to take place at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on October 30.Diljit Dosanjh’s Delhi concert denied permission by police over security concerns. Photo: ReutersNew Delhi,Oct 22, 2026 14:08 ISTSinger Diljit Dosanjh’s concert, scheduled to take place at Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on October 30, has been denied permission by the Delhi Police, citing security concerns.According to a letter reportedly addressed to ticketing platform BookMyShow by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, South District, the request to organise the Delhi leg of Diljit’s Aura India Tour was examined but could not be approved.The letter referred to “specific threat-related inputs” and the police’s security and law-and-order commitments during the ongoing festive season, along with other concerns.The decision comes as a setback for fans who had been looking forward to attending the live concert. Further details about the event and ticket-related arrangements are awaited. This is a developing story. It will be updated.- Ends