KOLKATA (19.05.2026): A formal police complaint alleging security lapses during the ‘GOAT India Tour – Kolkata Edition’ featuring Argentine footballer Lionel Messi has been filed before the Bidhannagar South Police Station.
The complaint, lodged by event organiser Satadru Dutta on May 18, 2026, sought police action against former West Bengal Sports Minister Arup Biswas, Trinamool Congress Councillor Juin Biswas, Santanu Basu (IAS: 2000: WB), former DGP Rajiv Kumar (Retd IPS: 1989: WB), now Rajya Sabha Member, and others allegedly linked to the incident.
The complaint sought an investigation into alleged unlawful intrusion into restricted security zones, collapse of perimeter control and disruption during the high-profile programme held at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on December 13, 2025.
Former WB DGP named in complaint of security breach at Messi event
By IndianMandarins - 2026-05-19 12:40:00
KOLKATA (19.05.2026): A formal police complaint alleging security lapses during the ‘GOAT India Tour – Kolkata Edition’ featuring Argentine footballer Lionel Messi has been filed before the Bidhannagar South Police Station.
The complaint, lodged by event organiser Satadru Dutta on May 18, 2026, sought police action against former West Bengal Sports Minister Arup Biswas, Trinamool Congress Councillor Juin Biswas, Santanu Basu (IAS: 2000: WB), former DGP Rajiv Kumar (Retd IPS: 1989: WB), now Rajya Sabha Member, and others allegedly linked to the incident.
The complaint sought an investigation into alleged unlawful intrusion into restricted security zones, collapse of perimeter control and disruption during the high-profile programme held at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on December 13, 2025.