The "Bad Habits" singer was performing on the street in Bengaluru on Sunday, Feb. 9, in a pre-planned event he said he had been given "permission" for

Ed Sheeran, who is currently on tour in India, attempted to host a spontaneous performance on the street in Bengaluru, but local police quickly shut the show down before fans could gather. In video being shared on social media,

While in the middle of singing "Shape of You," a police officer unplugged Sheeran's microphone, resulting in shocked reactions from the crowd.