200 Handsets Snatched at Gurugram Karan Aujla Concert: Crowd Calls It a Nightmare

Spectators attending a Karan Aujla concert were left shell-shocked as more than 200 reported mobile snatching incidents were detected during the concert. On Friday night, the venue was bursting at its seams in the Delhi-NCR region.

Key Highlights:

Mass Stealing: Over 200 mobiles were stolen during the concert.

• Crowd Management Issues: Witnesses said that the venue was severely overcrowded and there were no security checks conducted at entry points.
• Victim Statements: Several attendees have said it was a “nightmare.” Many have reported that their phones were stolen right from their pockets or bags.
  While people came in droves to see the performance of the well-known Punjabi singer Karan Aujla, the dacoits utilized that opportunity and took away the belongings of a few who had come for the show. Most of the victims have stated that it is due to the overcrowded place and the pathetic security that it had provided which caused pickpocketing to happen at this location.

Instinctive Action Taken:

Some of the victims have even filed complaints against the police regarding this theft.
There were reports that the security personnel present at the event was overpowered, and there was no instant response to this situation.

Event Organizers Criticized

The event organizers have been severely criticized for not providing appropriate safety and security measures. The event attendees have demanded accountability and more stringent measures for future events.

Police Investigation

The Gurugram Police have begun an investigation into the mass thefts. They are scanning the CCTV footage of the venue and the areas around to trace the accused.
This incident raises safety concerns at large public events and questions the responsibility of event organizers to ensure the safety of the attendees.