Medirigiriya Police have launched an investigation into a violent incident at a music concert in Divulankadawala, Hingurakgoda.
The unrest occurred last night (14) at the Divulankadawala President’s College playground. According to reports, tensions escalated after two advertised singers failed to appear for their scheduled performances.
Organizers had promoted the event with several popular singers, with ticket prices set at Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 2,500. While the concert began as planned, the absence of the two expected artists led to growing frustration among attendees.
At around 1:30 a.m., the announcer officially declared the event over, triggering violent reactions from a section of the crowd. Agitated individuals vandalized the venue, damaging chairs, other property, and musical instruments belonging to the performing band.
Despite a deployment of about 45 police officers for security, they were reportedly unable to control the situation.
Preliminary investigations by Medirigiriya Police indicate that the two singers refused to perform due to the organizers’ failure to pay their agreed fees. (NewsWire)
Violence erupted at a music concert in Divulankadawala after two advertised singers failed to perform. Frustrated attendees vandalized the venue, damaging property and instruments. pic.twitter.com/Ofqkkln378
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