A video from a Dehradun concert by Punjabi singer Jasmine Sandlas has gone viral, showing a man in the crowd allegedly touching her inappropriately as she greeted fans. The clip has triggered a wave of criticism online, with social media users slamming the fan's behaviour and rallying in support of the singer.
What happened at Dehradun's Parade Ground
Jasmine Sandlas performed live in front of a massive crowd at Dehradun's Parade Ground on July 17, 2026. In the viral video, the singer is seen shaking hands with fans standing at the front of the stage and accepting roses from them. During the interaction, some fans in the front row grabbed her hand tightly. According to discussions circulating on social media, one person in the crowd used the moment to touch her inappropriately, sparking the controversy around the clip.
What the viral X post said
Sharing the video on X, a user wrote that after finishing a song, Jasmine leaned down slightly toward the crowd in front to collect roses and greet her fans, but some people in the crowd took advantage of the moment and touched her inappropriately. In the post, the user added that people need to learn to respect others and behave appropriately. An earlier X post had also shared the same clip while raising questions about the crowd's conduct.
Social media users react sharply
As the video spread, reactions poured in on social media. One user wrote, "Touching someone without their consent isn't love, it's harassment." Another commented that no matter the country, nationality, gender or artist involved, such behaviour from a crowd is deeply shameful and far too common. Several other users came out in support of Jasmine, saying she deserves complete respect and praising her music. Many users also pointed out that direct physical contact between performers and fans is common at live concerts, but that an artist's consent and safety must always be respected. According to these users, crowd enthusiasm is one thing, but touching someone without asking is entirely different.
The engagement announcement from last week
The video has surfaced just days after Jasmine Sandlas was in the news for a happier reason. Last week, during a live concert in New Delhi, the singer called her fiance Shekhar Chaudhary onto the stage and announced her engagement in front of fans. Addressing the crowd, Jasmine confirmed that she was now engaged and went on to show off her engagement ring, drawing applause from the audience present at the show. Within the span of a single week, the singer's life has swung between two very different moments, one of joy and celebration, and now this uncomfortable episode involving the crowd's behaviour.
Following the Dehradun incident, it remains to be seen whether Jasmine Sandlas or her team will issue any response to the viral video.
