British superstar singer Ed Sheeran, after being unplugged by Indian police, insists he did have permission to busk in tech hub Bengaluru.

British pop star Ed Sheeran was stopped from busking in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru on Sunday, with police saying he didn't have the necessary permissions. A video showing a local police officer unplugging Sheeran's microphone on Bengaluru's Church Street - a crowded shopping and entertainment area - has since gone viral.

Bengaluru Police stopped Ed Sheeran's live performance at Church Street midway by pulling the plug on singer's microphone and musical instruments.

English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran clarified on Instagram that he had permission to perform on the street in Bengaluru. Here's what he said.

British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran’s impromptu performance on Church Street in Bengaluru was cut short by local police officers. Unaware of the international star’s identity, the officers intervened,

Ed Sheeran surprised Bengaluru fans with an impromptu performance on Church Street Sunday morning. The global music star began singing on the footpath without prior announcement, quickly attracting a crowd.