Kolkata witnessed significant disarray surrounding Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi’s recent appearance at the Salt Lake Stadium. The event, eagerly anticipated by thousands, devolved into chaos, leading to the arrest of its main organizer and a public apology from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
Fans expressed immense disappointment and anger after Messi’s visit was unexpectedly brief, lasting only a few minutes, making it impossible for many attendees to catch a proper glimpse of the football legend. This limited visibility, despite tickets being sold at high prices ranging from ₹4,000 to ₹25,000, sparked widespread frustration among the crowd. Spectators accused organizers of prioritizing VIPs, turning the public event into an exclusive showcase where political leaders and actors surrounded Messi, preventing ordinary fans from seeing him
The unrest escalated into violent outbursts at the Yubha Bharati Krirangan stadium, with disgruntled fans hurling bottles and chairs in protest against the mismanagement.Following the eruption of chaos, West Bengal Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar confirmed the detention and subsequent arrest of the chief organizer, identified in local reports as Shatadru Dutta. Police officials assured the public that an FIR has been lodged and action will be taken against those responsible for the mismanagement.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who was on her way to attend the event herself, expressed her shock and deep disturbance over the incident She issued a sincere apology to Lionel Messi and his fans for the unfortunate turn of events, vowing to establish a committee to investigate all aspects of the mismanagement, including fixing responsibility and recommending preventative measures for future events. Furthermore, police officials have pledged to ensure that attendees receive refunds for their tickets, promising to oversee the process.
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