Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Chandigarh Stops Proposed iPhone Langar Over Stampede Risk
Rakesh Trehan announced that he would give away iPhones as prasad.
He said the distribution would happen in Chandigarh and Mohali on September 22.
Chandigarh officials told police to stop the event in the city.
They worry that many thousands of people could gather.
A very large crowd could cause a stampede.
Officials said these gatherings are not allowed.
Trehan has made a similar free petrol announcement before.
Chandigarh authorities said iPhone langars will be banned there.
Deputy Commissioner Nishant Yadav directed police to stop the proposed iPhone langar in Chandigarh.
Rakesh Trehan announced the distribution of iPhone 17 and higher models as prasad.
The event was scheduled for September 22 in Chandigarh and Mohali.
Authorities cited the risk of thousands gathering and a possible stampede.
Officials said such iPhone langars will be banned in Chandigarh.
- Who
- Chandigarh Deputy Commissioner Nishant Yadav directed police to stop an event announced by Rakesh Trehan.
- What
- A proposed distribution of iPhone 17 and higher models as prasad, called an iPhone langar, was stopped in Chandigarh.
- When
- The event was proposed for September 22; the directive was issued on Saturday.
- Where
- The proposed event covered Chandigarh and Mohali, while the police directive applied to Chandigarh.
- Why
- Authorities cited the risk of a very large gathering and a possible stampede.
Chandigarh Authorities
Event Announcer
Whether the gathering should proceed
Chandigarh Authorities
Authorities said the event should not be allowed because thousands could gather and create a stampede risk.
Event Announcer
Rakesh Trehan announced that he would distribute iPhone 17 and higher models as prasad in Chandigarh and Mohali.
Treatment of similar events
Chandigarh Authorities
The Chandigarh administration said such iPhone langars will be banned and noted that gatherings of this kind are not allowed.
Event Announcer
Trehan has previously made a social-media announcement about a free petrol langar, according to the authorities.
- Event
- Proposed iPhone langar
- Announcer
- Rakesh Trehan, who claims to be an Amritsar-based businessman
- Promised items
- iPhone 17 and higher models
- Planned date
- September 22
- Proposed locations
- Chandigarh and Mohali
- Authority action
- Deputy Commissioner Nishant Yadav directed Chandigarh police to stop the event
- Stated concern
- A large gathering could lead to a stampede-like situation