'Cigarettes After Sex' cancels Bengaluru concert last minute, fans blame poor infrastructure
Bengaluru: The world-famous pop band 'Cigarettes After Sex' was set to perform in Bengaluru on Tuesday evening, but the concert was cancelled at the last minute due to "technical difficulties" at the venue. The announcement left fans disappointed and frustrated, with many criticising the city's infrastructure despite its status as India's 'tech capital.'
A couple of hours before the scheduled performance, the band issued a statement on social media, saying, "We're heartbroken to announce that due to technical difficulties which were the responsibility of local production at the venue and beyond our control, we're unable to perform and unfortunately have to cancel tonight's show in Bengaluru." The band also assured that ticket holders would be contacted by BookMyShow regarding refunds.
Fans who had already gathered at the venue expressed their anger online. Some called Bengaluru the "worst city for live gigs," while others pointed out the irony of a 'tech capital' facing "technical issues" leading to a cancellation.
Following cancellations in Bengaluru, 'Cigarettes After Sex' wrapped up their India tour, having earlier performed in Gurugram on January 24 and Mumbai on January 25. Their next stop is Dubai. Organisers have assured that all ticket holders will receive a full refund within 8-10 working days.
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Belagavi youth’s murder case projected as road accident, cracked in Uttara Kannada; Three arrested
Karwar: Uttara Kannada police have cracked a murder case in which a Belagavi youth was killed and his body burnt inside a car to make it appear like a road accident.
Addressing a press meet in the city, Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N. said three accused from Old Hubballi have been arrested in connection with the case. The crime was a pre-planned act driven by personal enmity, he said.
The case came to light on April 8 morning when a car (KA-04/MJ-8996) was found completely burnt in a roadside ditch near Talekumbri bus stand in Yellapur. Only charred human remains were found inside the vehicle. Initially, it was suspected to be an accident caused by overspeeding, and a case was registered at Yellapur police station based on a complaint filed by the deceased’s father, Jagannath Dhapale.
However, the father later expressed suspicion that his son’s death was not accidental, prompting a detailed investigation.
Taking the matter seriously, two special teams were formed under the leadership of Yellapur Inspector Ramesh Hanapur. On analysing technical evidence and CCTV footage, police found that it was a planned murder.
The accused have been identified as Abdul Raheem Basheer Ahmed Mujawar (32), Maulasab Bavahan Wada (36) and Dadapeer alias Aftab Mehboob Saab Balasangi (22), all chicken traders from Old Hubballi.
Police have seized the car used in the crime along with two scooters. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody.
Investigations revealed that the accused killed Nitesh Dhapale due to personal enmity and later set the car on fire along with the body to project it as an accident.
SP Deepan M.N. appreciated the efforts of Inspector Ramesh Hanapur, PSIs Rajashekhar Vandali and Siddappa Gudi, and the entire team for solving the complex case.
