Punjabi singer and Bollywood actor Harrdy Sandhu was briefly detained by Chandigarh Police on Saturday evening, just before he was set to perform at a high-profile fashion show in Sector 34. The unexpected incident unfolded when police officers halted Sandhu’s live performance, citing a lack of proper authorization. According to officials, while the event had secured permission for “Fashion and Music,” the permit did not explicitly mention live singing, which led to immediate police intervention.
Eyewitnesses at the venue reported that Sandhu had just started his rehearsal when officers arrived and questioned the event organizers. As the music played at high volume, law enforcement officials decided to verify whether the required approvals had been obtained for live singing. This led to confusion and delays, disrupting the planned schedule of the event. The situation escalated further when, acting on instructions from DSP Jaswinder Singh, officers from Sector 34 police station officially stopped Sandhu’s performance and took him into custody.
The event organizers quickly intervened, scrambling to gather and present the necessary documentation to prove that they had, in fact, obtained permits for both the fashion show and a live music performance. After carefully reviewing the paperwork and confirming that proper permissions had been granted, Chandigarh Police released Sandhu. However, the brief detention left the singer, his team, and event organizers visibly frustrated.
Sources close to the event revealed that the organizers are considering filing a formal complaint, seeking accountability for what they perceive as an unnecessary disruption. “We followed all required procedures and obtained every necessary permit. It was an unfortunate misunderstanding that could have been avoided,” an event representative stated.
Fans of the singer, who had eagerly anticipated his performance, took to social media to express their disappointment. Several attendees shared videos of the chaotic scene, showing security personnel and police officials engaged in discussions with the organizers while Sandhu waited on the sidelines. Many social media users criticized the authorities for what they viewed as an excessive response, while others called for clearer communication between event organizers and local law enforcement to prevent such incidents in the future.
Hardy Sandhu, a beloved figure in both Punjabi music and Bollywood, has gained immense popularity with hit songs like Soch and Naah, both of which have millions of views on YouTube. His transition to Bollywood has also been well received, with notable roles in films such as 83, where he portrayed cricketer Madan Lal, and Code Name: Tiranga, an action-packed thriller.
Despite the incident, Sandhu’s commitment to his fans and music remains unwavering. Neither he nor his management team has issued an official statement about the brief detention, but insiders suggest that the artist was deeply disappointed by the turn of events. Meanwhile, industry professionals have voiced concerns over the need for clearer event regulations, ensuring that such misunderstandings do not impact artists and event organizers in the future.
While the incident may have caused an unexpected hurdle, Sandhu continues to focus on his music and upcoming projects. His fans are hopeful that this mishap will not deter him from performing live in Chandigarh and other cities in the near future.
