CEO of BookMyShow, Ashish Hemrajani summoned

It is in connection with alleged black market ticket sales

The highly anticipated Coldplay concert will be held in Mumbai

The Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing has summoned the CEO of BookMyShow, Ashish Hemrajani, along with a senior technical executive, in connection with alleged black market ticket sales for the highly anticipated Coldplay concert in Mumbai. The band, which has not performed in India for eight years, is set to play three shows on January 18, 19, and 21, 2025, as part of its ‘Music of the Spheres’ World Tour.

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The ticket sales began at noon on September 22 but were quickly plagued by technical issues, resulting in a sellout within seconds. Tickets were initially priced between Rs 2,500 and Rs 35,000; however, resale listings surged dramatically, with prices reported between Rs 35,000 and Rs 3 lakh on platforms like Viagogo.

The summons, issued for Saturday, follows growing concerns about ticket scalping and the integrity of the ticketing process. The Mumbai Police are investigating whether BookMyShow or associated parties engaged in practices that facilitated the illegal resale of tickets. Fans and officials alike are awaiting further developments in a case that has sparked significant public interest and frustration among concert-goers.