Lionel Messi tour event organiser Shatadru Dutta had lodged a written police complaint against West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas at Bidhannagar South Police Station in connection with alleged mismanagement during Argentine football legend Lionel Messi’s event at Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
Shatadru Dutta files complaint against Aroop Biswas.
According to sources, Dutta had visited the police station on Monday evening and submitted the complaint, alleging irregularities and lapses in the organisation of the high-profile programme. He had claimed that the event, held on December 13, 2025, suffered from poor planning and coordination.
Former West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas with football legend Lionel Messi alongside organiser Shatadru Dutta during the Kolkata event.
Allegations over Messi event mismanagement
The complaint had come after an earlier phase of investigation into alleged mismanagement at Salt Lake Stadium during Messi’s visit, which had drawn widespread attention. Dutta, who had previously been arrested in the same case, had later accused the state minister of involvement in the incident.
Police sources had said the matter was under review as part of the ongoing investigation into the organisation and conduct of the event.
Organiser Shatadru Dutta was arrested following the incident related to alleged mismanagement during Lionel Messi’s event at Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
Bidhannagar police receive written complaint
The high-profile programme featuring Lionel Messi at Yuva Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata had turned controversial following allegations of severe mismanagement. Reports had pointed to lapses in crowd control, coordination failures, and confusion among attendees, with several ticket holders complaining about inadequate arrangements despite huge anticipation.
Political row deepens over allegations
The incident had triggered an official probe into the event’s management. Organiser Shatadru Dutta had been arrested in connection with alleged irregularities in planning and execution.
The matter had further escalated after fresh allegations were raised against state Sports Minister Aroop Biswas, deepening the political controversy surrounding the event. Police investigations were ongoing to determine accountability for the reported mismanagement during the star-studded football event.
