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Mob Attack Forces Cancellation of James Concert in Faridpur

Police opened an inquiry into an attack that has rattled Bangladesh's cultural events.

Overview

  • The show at Faridpur Zilla School, slated for around 9 p.m. on December 26, was called off at about 10 p.m. on orders from the district administration.
  • Organisers said a group of outsiders tried to force entry, threw bricks and stones, and attempted to take control of the stage before attendees pushed them back.
  • Reports from organisers and local media put injuries at roughly 15 to 25 people, mostly students, while police said the exact number is still being verified.
  • James left the venue safely under security, and no injuries to the artist or his band were reported.
  • Footage shared online has not been independently verified, and the incident is being treated as part of a recent pattern of attacks on cultural institutions such as Chhayanaut and Udichi.