Seeing Messi in Kolkata became a scary dream! From ruckus in Salt Lake Stadium to arrest – know what happened till now

Thousands of football lovers reached the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday morning to witness a historic moment. There was a purpose. Catching a glimpse of your favorite football icon Lionel Messi. But what could have been a lifetime memory turned into chaos, anger and embarrassment within a few hours.

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messi The very brief presence, VIP culture and alleged mismanagement incited the anger of the fans. The situation became so bad that vandalism started in the stadium, the police had to call the riot control force and the matter reached political allegations, apology, investigation and arrest. This entire incident not only put the Bengal government in the dock, but also dealt a blow to India’s image at the international level.

What happened at Salt Lake Stadium?

Lionel Messi reached Kolkata on Saturday morning as part of his three-day India tour. After unveiling his statue in the city, he reached Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium), where thousands of fans were already present. But the glimpse of Messi surrounded by VIPs and politicians could not reach the general audience. Fans who had purchased tickets worth up to Rs 14,000 were disappointed. Angry spectators began booing the officials, chairs and bottles were thrown and many people entered the field.

Uncontrollable situation, program stopped midway

Seeing the situation worsening, Messi’s stadium tour was stopped midway and he was taken out under security cordon. The stadium was vandalized, tents and goalposts were damaged. The police had to use mild force to bring the situation under control. After this, Messi went straight to the airport and flew to Hyderabad.

Political conflict: BJP’s attack, TMC’s clarification

Politics also heated up after the incident. BJP attacked Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, calling it an “embarrassment on the global stage”. Party spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala said that Mamata Banerjee can neither organize nor handle any big event. At the same time, senior Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh also put the organizers in the dock and asked whether this increased the prestige of Kolkata? Just money and business? Kolkata is ashamed.”

CM Mamata Banerjee apologized, ordered investigation

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee posted on social media platform He announced the formation of an investigation committee under the chairmanship of retired judge Justice Ashim Kumar Ray, which also includes top officials of the state.

Governor’s strict stance, arrest and FIR

West Bengal Governor CV Anand Bose issued 12 instructions, calling the incident “a dark day for sports-loving Kolkata”. After this, FIR was registered against the main organizer Shatadru Dutta and he was arrested. State ADG (Law and Order) Javed Shamim said that the situation is now under control and the process of returning the ticket amount is underway.

AIFF shrugged it off

All India Football Federation (AIFF) clarified that it was a private event. “The event was organized by a PR agency. AIFF was not involved in its organisation, planning or execution at any level,” the AIFF said in the statement. Argentine newspaper La Nación wrote that they wrecked the stadium. Messi in India: he left early due to the chaos.” Another headline said “He only came for 10 minutes.”

What has happened so far in the case

• Heavy vandalism and chaos in the stadium
• Arrest of main organizer
• FIR registered, investigation committee formed
• Chief Minister’s public apology
• Strict instructions from the Governor
• Ticket refund assurance
• AIFF distanced itself from the event
• India’s bad reputation in international media

further schedule

Messi will go to Hyderabad on Saturday, Mumbai on Sunday and Delhi on Monday. This stop in Kolkata has become the most controversial chapter of his India tour.