By IANS
Gwalior : The spectators, who had come to watch the India-Pakistan encounter, had a difficult time as they were not allowed with their mobile phones in the Captain Roop Singh Stadium here Thursday.
Even journalists and officials of the organizing committee had a tough time convincing the security officials their need for the modern gadget.
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Flag sellers and artists make merry
It was merry time for the flag sellers and the artists, as thousands of fans lined-up to buy the flags or get their cheeks painted with national flags of both the teams.
Serpentine queues were seen outside the ground right from the morning, though it was a day and night match and the flag sellers and artists stationed themselves beside the queues to attract customers.
“We pay the police a few rupees and they don’t disturb us. This is the only time we can make some money,” said an artist.
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Scindia Brass Band enthuse Team India
The Scindia Brass Band of the century-old Scindia School and a DJ enthralled the spectators with different patriotic tunes at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium here Thursday.