Maharashtra Cyber Cell has directed BookMyShow and Zomato to ensure that tickets for major concerts and large-scale events like Coldplay’s must have the buyer’s name printed on them.

The Cyber Cell’s inquiry stems from a broader concern about the increasing issue of ticket hoarding and black marketing, particularly after a similar controversy occurred during the Coldplay concert.

Maharashtra Cyber has stepped in to tackle the growing menace of ticket scalping. Following a surge in black-market sales during high-profile events — including Coldplay’s concert and major ...

The decision follows widespread ticket reselling at inflated prices during the recent Coldplay concert in Mumbai. Special IG of Maharashtra Cyber, Yashasvi Yadav, clarified that the rule will not ...