India, Feb. 10 -- After renowned English singer Ed Sheeran was stopped by Bengaluru Police from performing on a pavement in the bustling Church Street area, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara defended the authorities' decision. He explained that the police had not granted permission for Sheeran to sing on the streets due to potential law and order concerns.

Addressing the media, G Parameshwara stated, "We had given him approval to perform at the International Exhibition Centre, but unexpectedly, he started singing on Church Street. Being a globally recognized artist, his presence naturally attracted a large crowd, which could have led to chaos. The police intervened to prevent any untoward incidents. That's all there is to it."

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