Sun Feb 09 18:35:48 UTC 2025: ## Ed Sheeran’s Surprise Bengaluru Busking Cut Short by Police
**Bengaluru, India –** Pop superstar Ed Sheeran’s impromptu performance on Bengaluru’s Church Street on Sunday was abruptly halted by police, creating a buzz online. While Sheeran’s team claimed the brief performance had prior permission, Bengaluru police denied this, stating that a request was made but ultimately rejected.
Video footage shows Sheeran enthusiastically beginning his hit song, “Shape of You,” before police intervened within a minute, disconnecting the power cables. The incident occurred during Sheeran’s current India tour, which has already seen concerts in Hyderabad and Chennai. His Chennai show notably featured a collaboration with legendary composer A.R. Rahman.
Sheeran’s team has yet to issue a formal statement clarifying the discrepancy regarding the permission for the Church Street performance. The singer is scheduled to continue his tour with concerts in Karnataka tonight, followed by shows in Shillong and Delhi NCR. Despite the Bengaluru interruption, the tour continues to generate significant excitement amongst fans.
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