Hotels to show India-Pakistan match on big screens

The commercial city is all set for the Wednesday's World Cup semi-finals between India and Pakistan. Several hotels will entertain their guests with the match on big LCD screens.

A businessman who rents out LCD screens said all the screens have been booked in advance. "At least six big hotels in the city have made arrangements to show the match live," he added.

Rahul Dev Banarjee, manager of a hotel on Gokul Road here, said they have put up two screens, one each in banquet hall and poolside, in the hotel. The hotel, which charges an entry fee of Rs 350, will treat them to a lavishly spread dinner. "We are expecting around 250 guests on the D-Day," he added.

Chandrashekar, manager of another hotel located near Court Circle, said they have put up two big screens, one each in garden and restaurant.

Police commissioner K Ramachandra Rao said special squads have been formed to to maintain law and order and to check illegal activities during the match.

 
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