Metallica fans beaten up at Bangalore
The Sorcerer
oh wow...Xenforo!!!
Here's another in Facebook notes. But few say that it was written in the back of the ticket.
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That facebook note is disturbing to say the least.
It doesn't matter whatever was written behind the ticket, the pathetic situation of the organizers and the "cops" is just unforgivable!
Baggages of the fans were lost/stolen. The suspected person which some of the fans chased and caught, was released in front of them by cops! And in return they along with girls were beaten by cops themselves!
Then, a few people were the unfortunate ones to caught in a live wire (scattered around unprotected) while they were searching their belongings!
Really sad.
It doesn't matter whatever was written behind the ticket, the pathetic situation of the organizers and the "cops" is just unforgivable!
Baggages of the fans were lost/stolen. The suspected person which some of the fans chased and caught, was released in front of them by cops! And in return they along with girls were beaten by cops themselves!
Then, a few people were the unfortunate ones to caught in a live wire (scattered around unprotected) while they were searching their belongings!
Really sad.
The Sorcerer
oh wow...Xenforo!!!
That is unfortunately how some/most work in Mainstream media. They cannot afford to "offend" such people who give them massive ad revenues.
axes2t2
I am a cat
Really really sad. For this exact reason I did not carry a DSLR to the F1 venue. Anything can happen in India. Though, if I had valuables and was refused entry inside the venue, I would just head back home. But again sad.
I don't think that will happen in F1,its huge event.
OR will it? in logon kaa kuch bharosa hee nahi :X
asingh
Aspiring Novelist
^^
Your last line is what I always play/go by when going to public places. Reasons being:
1. Rules printed on sites/tickets are never followed.
2. New rules are created ad-hoc.
3. It is disorganized.
4. Security personnel know jack about what they are doing.
5. Things are a mess.
6. Staff with the organizers are dishonest.
The DSLR+lens systems I was planning to take is at the tune of 50K or something. That too from a friend. I would never risk it. Probably the only place where I felt save leaving my non-allowed belongings was the American Embassy at Chanakypuri. They know there what they are doing, and look serious. Not like lame security at most places in India, where they wave the detection wand akin to Harry Potter or Gandalf.
By the way, most of the UP police at the F1 circuit were reading news papers, loitering in groups, chitting chatting, eating gutka, goofing off, or could be seen seated with spectators oogling at the cars. That is security and its implementation in India. Lame and more of harassment. I would never go for a rock concert in India, and avoided all event during CWG for same reasons.
Your last line is what I always play/go by when going to public places. Reasons being:
1. Rules printed on sites/tickets are never followed.
2. New rules are created ad-hoc.
3. It is disorganized.
4. Security personnel know jack about what they are doing.
5. Things are a mess.
6. Staff with the organizers are dishonest.
The DSLR+lens systems I was planning to take is at the tune of 50K or something. That too from a friend. I would never risk it. Probably the only place where I felt save leaving my non-allowed belongings was the American Embassy at Chanakypuri. They know there what they are doing, and look serious. Not like lame security at most places in India, where they wave the detection wand akin to Harry Potter or Gandalf.
By the way, most of the UP police at the F1 circuit were reading news papers, loitering in groups, chitting chatting, eating gutka, goofing off, or could be seen seated with spectators oogling at the cars. That is security and its implementation in India. Lame and more of harassment. I would never go for a rock concert in India, and avoided all event during CWG for same reasons.
jagg89
RoCk N' RoLL
I went to Metallica's concert in delhi and it needs no explanation what we went through.. Having Metallica perform in Delhi was a dream come true but at the end the reality hit it too hard.. it was my 1st and last concert i attended in India.. m certainly not going to any concert in future in India 
asingh
Aspiring Novelist
The worst thing is that even after so many bomb scares every year at public places the security for such places is so so pathetic. I think I have written this before here.....I once was at South Extension. From Archies I purchased 3 cans of Zippo Fuel. This is highly flammable Naptha. I then had to go to City Select Mall. One of the largest in South Delhi. They checked the packet, saw the cans....knew it was liquid, and let me through. I was shocked at the lax behavior.
gopi_vbboy
Cyborg Agent
blame the population
d6bmg
BMG ftw!!
Nicely
Not at all. Blame few careless people who don't know how to conduct any event properly, and lack of professionalism among the police.
Thats some seriously mess up concert. I hope they find their belongings although the chances are pretty dim.
gopi_vbboy
Cyborg Agent
Read the note...they brought the backpack for concert?noobs....when they had such valuable items...they should have some sense...how can they leave in open ground for just a stupid concert...the ppl goin were careless...