Photo Credit: The Associated PressThe Guardian has confirmed that organizers of Live Earth India have canceled the concert because of security fears after last week's attacks in Mumbai.
Gunmen opened fire at hotels, a railway station and other sites across the city, killing more than 170 people. Although the authorities have brought the situation under control, Bon Jovi and other acts were quick to cancel travel plans - prompting organizers to call off the sold-out charity gig.
Bollywood stars such as Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Roshan had been scheduled to perform alongside western artists Will.I.Am and Roger Waters at the Andheri Sports Complex on December 7. The concert was designed to highlight environmental concerns and India's Light a Billion Lives solar energy program.
Organizers of Live Earth India said in a statement that they were "shocked and saddened" by the attacks.
"We always felt very welcomed and safe as we spent more time on the ground in Mumbai to finalize plans," they wrote.
The Live Earth concerts were masterminded by former US president Al Gore and partner Kevin Wall. They have taken place around the world, including gigs in London, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro and Sydney.
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