India’s Best Dancer contender Varun Dagar beaten up by Delhi Police in streets; check reason here

Digital Desk: On Tuesday, a horrific video of a performer getting beaten up by the Delhi Police went viral on social media. It has since been revealed that the street performer was Varun Dagar, a former participant of a well-known Indian TV Dance reality show India's Best Dancer, who was allegedly beaten up by the cops and a few passersby. 

Reportedly, the dancer-singer revealed that the incident has left him shaken, but he would not let it impair his love for the trade. He stated that he does not wish to hate anyone, but he is perplexed as to why individuals have such hate in their hearts.

Varun continued saying on what happened, saying he was playing at Delhi's Connaught Place. It was his customary spot, and he claims the cops frequently interrupt and stop their act. "Because it had happened before, I didn't pay much attention." And, as we do most days, a few of us asked how they could stop us if it wasn't against the law. "The audience was cheering and hooting for us, which may have irritated them," he explained.

He added that a couple of parking lot workers also assaulted them. Varun revealed that one of them grabbed his collar and snatched his instrument. He was publicly driven to the police waggon. "They hit me and pulled my hair. "I was treated as if I were a criminal," Varun explained.

"I recognise the officers who patrol the area. These were distinctive. Also, who gave the parking lot attendants the authority to strike locals? This was completely uncalled for, and it has left me quite heartbroken," Varun stated. He went on to say that the officer beat him and dragged him to the police station. He was requested to sign a document stating that he will not act on the street again.

When asked about his next measures. Varun stated, "Honestly, I don't want to get deeper into this." Also, I don't want this occurrence to tarnish my enthusiasm for my craft. I was one of the first to play live on the streets, and I want this to grow. I recognise that many individuals take advantage of the medium, but it is also where true work finds a home. I can only hope and pray that people would give us the opportunity to demonstrate our talent. We have no other motivation."

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