Mobile Phones Worth Rs. 23.85 Lakh Stolen During Enrique Iglesias' Concert in Mumbai

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A concert by international pop singer Enrique Iglesias turned into a chaotic scene in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex, with at least 73 mobile phones worth Rs. 23.85 lakh stolen during the event. The concert, held on Wednesday evening, drew a crowd of over 25,000 fans, who were treated to Enrique's timeless hits like "Hero" and "Bailamos". However, as the singer performed on stage, fans began throwing their phones onto the stage, hoping to get them back after Enrique caught one and handed it back to the crowd.

Key Takeaways:

  • At least 73 mobile phones worth Rs. 23.85 lakh were stolen during Enrique Iglesias' concert in Mumbai.
  • Seven FIRs have been filed in connection with the thefts, involving victims including a makeup artist, a hotelier, several students, a journalist, and multiple businessmen.
  • The concert was held at the MMRDA Grounds in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) on Wednesday evening, with tickets starting at Rs. 7,000.
  • Enrique Iglesias performed for over 90 minutes during the concert, drawing a crowd of over 25,000 fans.
  • The singer caught a fan's phone that was thrown onto the stage and handed it back to the crowd, sparking a similar attempt from other fans.
  • Enrique's team was seen handing phones back to fans who threw them onto the stage.

Statistics:

  • At least 73 mobile phones were stolen during the concert.
  • The total value of the stolen phones is Rs. 23.85 lakh.
  • Seven FIRs have been filed in connection with the thefts.
  • The concert was attended by over 25,000 fans.
  • Enrique Iglesias performed for over 90 minutes during the concert.
  • The tickets for the concert started at Rs. 7,000.

Sources:

  • PTI news agency
  • Hindustan Times