{
  "id": 7698973,
  "title": "Vijay’s London Fan Meet Cancelled After Metropolitan Police Raise Safety Concerns Over Massive Crowd Outside The Shard",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/vijays-london-fan-meet-cancelled-after-metropolitan-police-raise",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T03:30:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/vijays-london-fan-meet-cancelled-after-metropolitan-police-raise-safety-concerns-over-massive-crowd-outside-the-shard"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's scheduled public meeting with fans near London's The Shard was abruptly cancelled on Tuesday, following safety concerns raised by the Metropolitan Police. Despite the disappointment, the decision was reportedly due to safety measures and permission-related issues rather than any other factors. Hundreds of supporters had gathered, with many waiting for hours, hoping for a chance to meet Vijay during his UK visit for investment outreach. The cancellation announcement was made through a loudspeaker, citing public safety concerns and the lack of necessary permissions. The area surrounding the Shard and London Bridge became increasingly challenging for security personnel as the crowd continued to grow. Although fans expressed disappointment, they acknowledged the decision as understandable given the circumstances. Vijay's UK trip, part of a government investment delegation, has already secured several memoranda of understanding with proposed investments totaling around Rs 12,300 crore, expected to create over 9,400 high-value jobs. The outreach aims to position Tamil Nadu as a hub for advanced manufacturing and technology. Vijay is slated to return to India on Wednesday.",
  "summary": "Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s planned public fan-greeting event outside London’s The Shard was cancelled on Tuesday after the Metropolitan Police raised safety concerns over the size of the gathering and permission-related issues. Hundreds of Vijay’s supporters had assembled near the iconic skyscraper, with several fans reportedly waiting for hours in the hope of catching a glimpse…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}