'We have permission, but this policeman is shutting it down': Ed Sheeran responds after Bengaluru police halt street gig

Ed Sheeran gave a surprise performance on Church Street in Bengaluru during his India tour, which was abruptly halted by police due to footpath encroachment issues. The intervention sparked debates over the flexibility of authorities toward spontaneous artistic expressions and highlighted concerns about the availability of public spaces for cultural events.