Last update:October 26, 2024, 1:20 p.m. IST

During the search operations, several incriminating materials such as mobile phones, laptops, SIM cards, etc. were discovered. used in the scam were recovered and seized.

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Financial investigation agency Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched search operations in five major cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru Jaipur and Chandigarh, in connection with the illegal sale of tickets for the much-anticipated concerts of Coldplay and Dil -Luminati by Diljeet Dosanjh. .

Normally, tickets are available on platforms like Zomato, BookMyShow and others, but when demand is very high, these tickets sell out quickly, prompting people to look for other sources, the federal agency said.

“Research and investigations carried out by ED have revealed information regarding several individuals known to have provided such tickets, including fake tickets through social media using Instagram, WhatsApp and Telegram,” the ED said in a statement.

He added that several “incriminating” materials such as cell phones, laptops, SIM cards, etc. used in the ticket sales “scam” were seized.

The searches aimed to investigate illegal ticket sales, the financial networks supporting these scams, and to find the proceeds of crime generated by these illegal activities, he said.

Meanwhile, the stage is set and anticipation is at an all-time high as actor-musician Diljit Dosanjh kicks off his ‘Dil-Luminati India Tour 2024’ in the national capital with performances consecutive this weekend at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. .

The concerts, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, have become one of the most anticipated musical events of the year, marking the singer’s return to India after the great success of his shows in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

With the gates opening at 5:30 p.m., the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, which has a capacity of over 60,000, is expected to be packed with fans eager to witness the unmatched energy and power of one of India’s leading entertainers. the most popular.

Delhi concert goers are in for a special treat as the city will witness not one but two shows.

The second date was added after the first show sold out in minutes. It is also almost sold out, with only lounge tickets available between Rs 32,000 and Rs 60,000.

Organized by Ripple Effect Studios and Saregama India, with ticketing handled by Zomato Live, the tour has already broken records, becoming the best-selling and highest-grossing concert in Indian history.

Dosanjh, who has captivated music lovers across the globe with hit tracks like ‘Jatt Da Pyaar’, ‘Raat Di Gedi’, ‘Patiala Peg’, ‘Do You Know’, ‘5 Taara Theka’ and ‘Laembadgini’ », announced his arrival. in Delhi in an Instagram post on Friday.

“Delhi Ka Mausam Kya Keh Raha Hai. DIL-LUMINATI TOUR Year 24,” he posted alongside photos of the plane and the airport.

In another post on Saturday, the 40-year-old musician shared a video from outside the stadium, saying: “Everything is ready for tonight.” Ahead of the shows, the Delhi Traffic Police on Friday issued an advisory to the general public.