A video has surfaced showing singer Kanika Kapoor being grabbed by a fan during her performance at the Me'gong Festival 2025 in Meghalaya on Sunday night. The incident has sparked outrage online, with users slamming security measures at the event.
Kapoor was in the middle of performing her hit song "Kala Chashma" when a man climbed onto the stage and grabbed her legs. According to eyewitnesses, the individual slipped past barricades and reached her within seconds. The video shows security personnel quickly intervening and pulling the fan away as Kapoor and the crowd watched in shock. Despite the alarming situation, Kapoor maintained her composure and continued the performance.
The incident has triggered a wave of criticism online, with many questioning how such a breach was possible. Social media users have expressed concern over the safety of performers at large-scale public events. One user commented, "In India, women are not safe even on stage in front of several people with such a limelight". Another user wrote, "What was he trying to do—grab her, molest her, lift her? This is unacceptable. Such people should be jailed".
Kapoor has not officially reacted to the incident. However, she posted a video of a Durga Trance on her Instagram story with the caption, "I love coming home and being at home and sitting inside my home and staying home".
This is not the first time a singer has faced harassment on stage. Recently, Akon was harassed during his India tour in Bengaluru, where fans were seen pulling at his trousers while he performed. In another incident, Punjabi singer Karan Aujla was hit in the face by a T-shirt thrown from the crowd at Rolling Loud India in Mumbai. These incidents have fueled discussions about crowd control and artist safety at live events.
The incident with Kanika Kapoor has raised serious questions about security for performers. It remains unclear whether a police complaint has been filed. The incident is a reminder of the challenges involved in ensuring the safety of performers in public spaces and the importance of robust security measures at large-scale events.
