Shekar T Tekkannanavar
Shekar T Tekkannanavar is the Deputy Commissioner of Police for Central Bengaluru, known for his role in maintaining law and order in the city. He recently gained attention for halting Ed Sheeran's street performance on Church Street, citing concerns over congestion and the lack of necessary permissions for the event. Tekkannanavar emphasized that the decision was in line with a high court order aimed at preventing overcrowding in the area.
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Shekar T Tekkannanavar, the deputy commissioner of police in Bangalore, stated that Ed Sheeran did not have permission for the performance.
La policía india apaga el micro a Ed Sheeran en pleno concierto callejero | Gente
Spain· 2025-02-10
Bengaluru police official Shekar T Tekkannanavar explained that permission for the street performance was refused due to crowd concerns.
Police in India stop Ed Sheeran’s impromptu street concert | Ed Sheeran
United Kingdom· 2025-02-10Shekar T Tekkannanavar, the Deputy Commissioner of Police for Central Bengaluru, refused to give permission for Ed Sheeran's performance due to crowd concerns.
'I refused': DCP defends stopping Ed Sheeran's busking mid-way; 'Perfect' singer says had prior permission | India News
India· 2025-02-10
DCP Central Bengaluru, Shekar T Tekkannanavar, explained that the performance was not permitted due to congestion concerns.
Ed Sheeran's performance STOPPED; Bengaluru DCP claims appeal was 'rejected': Church Street becomes too congested |India· 2025-02-10