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Chaos erupted at Lionel Messi’s event in Kolkata. Main organizer Satadru Dutta has been arrested, FIR filed. Authorities assure fans will get refunds, local traffic normalized, and responsible parties will face strict action for the mismanagement.
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Kolkata: Major chaos erupted during an event featuring Argentine football star Lionel Messi in Kolkata. The event was marred by overcrowding and mismanagement, causing significant inconvenience to attendees.
West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar stated that the situation at the Salt Lake Stadium is now under control and the main organizer, Satadru Dutta, has been taken into custody.
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According to DGP Rajeev Kumar, the event was mismanaged by the organizer, Satadru Dutta. He stated that the state government had already formed a committee to investigate the matter, which is conducting a thorough inquiry into the incident. Satadru Dutta has been arrested and is being questioned regarding his responsibilities in the incident.
I am deeply disturbed and shocked by the mismanagement witnessed today at Salt Lake Stadium. I was on my way to the stadium to attend the event along with thousands of sports lovers and fans who had gathered to catch a glimpse of their favourite footballer, Lionel Messi.
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— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) December 13, 2025
West Bengal Additional Director General of Police (ADG) Law and Order, Javed Shamim, said that the situation is now normal. He confirmed that an FIR has been registered and the main organizer, Satadru Dutta, has been arrested.
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The organizer has assured that the ticket money will be refunded to the fans, and the police will ensure that this is done.
Javed Shamim also stated that traffic in the local area is normal and people have returned to their homes. He clarified that the incident was confined to the Salt Lake Stadium and was a localized event. He further added that the police will ensure appropriate action is taken against those responsible and the concerned officials.
The police and the state government are investigating the entire incident. Strict action will be taken against those found responsible for the chaos. This action also sends a message that organizers are responsible for managing large events and that public safety is paramount.
