Messi Forced to Leave Stadium Early!!
Vandalism at salt Lake Stadium During Lionel Messi Event: Key Developments
Incident Overview
Lionel Messi visited kolkata on december 13 for the first day of the GOAT Tour.
Large crowds gathered at salt Lake Stadium, one of India’s largest football stadiums.
Chaos erupted during the event, forcing Messi to leave the stadium early.
Fans broke barricades, damaged seats, and threw bottles and chairs at the police.
Arrests Made
Kolkata police arrested three people in connection with the vandalism:
Basudev DasSanjay DasAbhijit Das
Two more arrests were reported by india Today:
Shubhapratim DeyGaurav Basu
Satadru Dutta, the main accused and event organizer, was denied bail by the Bidhan nagar court and sent to 14 days of police custody.
Dutta was taken into custody before he could leave for Hyderabad.
Police have registered cases under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Sections 221, 132, 121/1, 121(2), 324(5), 117(2), 118(2), and 3(5).
Government Response
The West bengal government formed a high-level committee to investigate the incident.
Committee led by retired calcutta High court Justice Asim Kumar Roy.
State Chief Secretary Manoj pant confirmed that the report is expected within 15 days.
Committee inspected the stadium, noting broken plastic chairs, bent metal barricades, and scattered debris.
Investigation focused on Messi’s entry and movements inside the stadium.
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee apologized to Messi and fans and promised accountability.
Situation During the Event
The crowd became uncontrollable, creating serious security challenges.
Police struggled to manage the chaos and prevent further damage.
Messi’s early departure highlighted mismanagement and safety lapses during the event.
Next Steps
Investigation is ongoing, and further arrests may follow.
Committee will submit a detailed report outlining responsibility and recommendations.
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