The permission was denied citing security concerns.
Security concerns cited
In a letter to ticketing platform BookMyShow, the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (South District) said the application to organise the Diljit Dosanjh’s Aura India Tour Delhi concert had been examined.
According to Hindustan Times, the letter stated, “In view of the specific threat-related inputs, coupled with the multifarious security and law & order commitments arising out of the ongoing festive season and other important law & order concerns, the same cannot be acceded to.”
The application was dated October 14, 2026, and sought permission to hold the concert at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on October 30.
Diljit Dosanjh’s India tour
Diljit had planned to bring his Aura World Tour to India, with seven shows announced as part of the tour.
The India leg was initially scheduled to begin in the Delhi-NCR region before moving to other cities.
The tour itinerary also included Indore, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Lucknow and Chandigarh.