The actions were taken following the recommendations of the probe panel constituted to investigate the alleged mismanagement during the December 13 event at the Salt Lake football stadium
17 December,2025 07:43 AM IST | Kolkata | AgenciesMembers of an inquiry committee formed by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reached Salt Lake stadium to inspect arrangements following chaos during Lionel Messi’s event. Chief Secretary Manoj Pant and Home Secretary Nandini Chakravorty are also members of the inquiry team
14 December,2025 12:48 PM IST | Kolkata | PTISatadru Datta, the main organiser of the Lionel Messi's Kolkata event was taken into custody by Bidhannagar Police at Kolkata airport, where he had gone to see off Messi and his entourage on their way to Hyderabad
13 December,2025 07:43 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondentWest Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose condemned the chaos during Lionel Messi’s visit to Kolkata, calling it a dark day for sports lovers. He blamed poor planning and policing, ordered action against organisers, refunds to fans and sought a judicial enquiry
13 December,2025 04:48 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT