Ahead Of Their Ahmedabad Concert, Coldplay Served Notice By Child Protection Unit

The District Child Protection Unit in Ahmedabad has issued a notice to singer Chris Martin and the organisers of the Coldplay concert, instructing them not to involve children in any capacity on stage during the concert set to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on January 25 and 26.

The organisers have also been directed to ensure that no children are permitted to enter the venue without earplugs or hearing protection, reported ANI.

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The Unit has highlighted that sound levels exceeding 120 decibels during the concert could pose serious risks to children's health.

Failure to adhere to these instructions will lead to strict action by the District Child Protection Unit in Ahmedabad.

The notice was issued following a complaint lodged by Pandit Rao Dharnevar, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Chandigarh University.

Speaking to ANI, Dharnevar explained that involving children in concerts with loud music and bright lights could damage their physical health and hinder their mental development. He added that he would continue to take such actions in the future to protect children's rights.

Earlier, Pandit Rao Dharnevar had also filed a complaint against Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh's New Year's Eve concert in Ludhiana.

This complaint prompted the Deputy Director of the Women and Child Department, Government of Punjab, to issue a formal notice to the District Commissioner of Ludhiana, urging them to prevent the singer from performing specific songs during his live show on December 31, 2024.

The notice particularly requested a ban on songs linked to alcohol promotion, such as 'Patiala Pegg,' '5 Tara Theke,' and 'Case (Jeeb Vicho Feem Labbiya),' even if their lyrics were altered.

Dharnevar voiced concerns about the effect of such songs, especially on young and impressionable audiences, particularly when underage children are present.