{
  "id": 8738466,
  "title": "iPhone langar cancelled? Who is Raja D King, influencer and businessman whose event has been stopped in Chandigarh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/iphone-langar-cancelled-who-is-raja-d-king-influencer-and-businessman",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T17:57:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/iphone-langar-cancelled-who-is-raja-d-king-influencer-and-businessman-whose-event-has-been-stopped-in-chandigarh-11789924761582.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rakesh Trehan, also known as Raja D King, a businessman and social media influencer from Amritsar, had planned to hold a unique iPhone langar event in Chandigarh. The event was meant to distribute free iPhones 17 and above as prasad to 10 lucky individuals out of a total of 100 attendees. Trehan claimed that the date and details of the event were revealed to him by \"Jai Mata Di.\" The distribution was scheduled to take place between 12 pm and 2 pm on September 22, 2025, for the residents of Chandigarh and Mohali.\n\nHowever, the event was canceled by the Chandigarh authorities due to security concerns and the risk of a stampede-like situation. The Deputy Commissioner of Chandigarh, Nishant Yadav, directed the police to stop the event and suggested that Trehan should use his resources for other forms of social service. At this time, Trehan has not publicly responded to the developments.",
  "summary": "According to new updates, the viral iPhone langar announced by Raja D King has been cancelled by Chandigarh Police due to public safety. It was scheduled to take place on September 22.",
  "key_points": [
    "Raja D King planned iPhone langar event in Chandigarh.",
    "Event canceled due to security concerns and stampede risk.",
    "Chandigarh authorities stopped event, advised alternative service."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}