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Kanika Kapoor Grabbed Onstage at Meghalaya Festival as Security Removes Intruder

Viral footage fuels fresh demands for tighter concert security.

Overview

  • An unidentified man rushed the stage during Kanika Kapoor’s Me’Gong Festival performance in Meghalaya on Sunday night and grabbed her legs.
  • Security intervened within seconds and escorted the intruder offstage as Kapoor maintained her composure and continued singing.
  • Multiple videos of the incident circulated widely online, drawing strong public condemnation and renewed concerns about women’s safety at live events.
  • There is no confirmed information yet on a police complaint or legal action, and reports differ on whether Kapoor has issued an official statement.
  • The episode follows Kapoor’s recent remarks about low pay and limited protections for playback singers, adding industry context to calls for accountability.