The "Bad Habits" singer was performing on the street in Bengaluru on Sunday, Feb. 9, in a pre-planned event he said he had been given "permission" forEd Sheeran is speaking out after police in India pulled the plug on a surprise street concert he was performing for a crowd of spectators.

While Indian police have claimed Ed Sheeran didn't have permission to perform in public, the musician has claimed otherwise.

Ed Sheeran, who is currently on tour in India, attempted to host a spontaneous performance on the street in Bengaluru, but local police quickly shut the show down before fans could gather. In video being shared on social media,

Ed Sheeran's street performance in Bengaluru was halted by police due to lack of event permission. The incident triggered reactions on social media, with Deputy Commissioner Shekar T Tekkannanavar explaining the decision was based on the area’s crowding issues.

His response came after a video of Bengaluru police halting his surprise performance on Church Street went viral.