Bangladesh Rockstar James Concert In Faridpur Called Off After 'Mob Attack' Leaves 25 Injured

(MENAFN- Live Mint) A concert by popular Bangladeshi rockstar James, also known as Nagar Baul, was cancelled on Friday night after a“mob attack” at the Faridpur Zila School campus reportedly left at least 25 people injured.

The concert was scheduled to begin around 9:30 pm on December 26, on the school grounds, Daily Sun reported on Saturday.

However, moments before the performance, a group of outsiders allegedly tried to force their way into the venue after being denied entry.

Witnesses told local media that the agitators allegedly hurled bricks and stones and tried to take control of the stage.

Students of Faridpur Zila School resisted, forcing the attackers to retreat. Several students were injured in the incident, the Daily Sun reported.

It added that around 10:00 pm, convener of the organising committee Dr Mustafizur Rahman Shamim announced that the concert had been cancelled following instructions from the Faridpur Deputy Commissioner.

A purported video showed scenes from the concert, wherein a group of people, wielding sticks, could be seen russhing into the venue.

James, widely known as the“Guru of Rock" in Bangladesh, managed to leave the venue safely and was not harmed.

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