AR Rahman Chennai concert row: Police begin probe after overcrowding, mismanagement

AR Rahman on Monday said he would respond to the grievances of his audience who said they suffered because his September 10 concert held here was 'mismanaged', and indicated that the ticket cost would be refunded. Tambaram City Police Commissioner A Amalraj, under whose jurisdiction the venue falls, said nearly 15,000 people beyond the expected number of attendees converged there. Police begin probe Tambaram Police Commissioner Amalraj, who visited the spot, said arrangements for the event had been on for a week. The venue where the concert was held was a "private land," the official told reporters, adding that issues including lack of proper drinking water facilities among others would be discussed with the organisers. ACTC issues apology A number of social media posts showed people complaining of being unable to reach the venue due to severe traffic congestion on the scenic East Coast Road that even reportedly affected the movement of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's convoy.