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In addition, many fans who had gone to get a glimpse of the Sufi-rock group of Sayonee fame had to come home disappointed as they were denied entry. Frayed tempers resulted in heated arguments between the organisers and the crowds. Even the police found it difficult to control the swelling crowds that had gathered outside the Hamsdhwani theatre.

“The arrangements were very bad, we had passes but we were pushed around and could not get in. The policemen were quite rude,” said Shweta Dixit, a college student from Vasant Kunj. Accordingto one of the organisers who did not wish to be identified, though the seating capacity of the theatre is only 2,500, passes exceeding the 2,500 mark were distributed.

Many who had come along with their families had to stay out because of the pushing and jostling.

“It is unmanageable, what was the use of holding the concert for two days if they can’t control the crowds,” said R M Nair, who along with his family was stranded outside the theatre.

The policemen however defended themselves and said they were not to be blamed.

“The organisers have given so many passes and every one wants to get in,” said a policeman on duty. Angry crowds even broke the barricades put up by the organisers.

However a spokesperson for the organisers denied there was any problem. “The capacity of the theatre is about 3,000 and we had only 4,000 passes printed and many were not distributed…some people had yesterday’s passes and many didn’t have any passes, so they were not allowed in.”