Srinagar, Oct. 1 -- Over a dozen spectators were briefly detained and later released after counseling for allegedly not standing during the national anthem at the final of the J&K Police Martyrs' Memorial Football Tournament in Srinagar last evening, officials said.
The Lieutenant Governor was the chief guest at the event.
The anthem was played live by a band.
Officials said over a dozen spectators were detained for not standing during the national anthem.
They were counseled and later allowed to leave.
"No charges were filed," an officer said.
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