Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Calcutta HC Rejects Central Probe on Messi Event Chaos
The Calcutta High Court decided not to let a central agency investigate the chaos that happened at a Lionel Messi event in Salt Lake Stadium.
The court said that the state police should handle the investigation.
They also asked the West Bengal government and event organizers to explain how they gave out special passes to people.
Some people who went to the event were upset because they couldn't take water bottles inside and because the event didn't go as planned.
The court also froze some money related to the event organizers.
Some people who filed complaints wanted a bigger investigation, but the court said no for now.
A singer who was there to perform said he had to run for his life because the crowd got out of control.
Calcutta High Court rejected a plea for a central agency probe into the Messi event chaos.
The court directed the West Bengal government and organizers to file affidavits within four weeks.
Questions were raised about the issuance of close proximity passes for the event.
The Union Home Ministry provided Z category security to Messi, handled by CRPF.
Petitioners alleged state involvement and sought refunds for ticket holders.
London-based singer Charles Antony recalled the chaos and described it as a harrowing experience.
Fans paid high prices for tickets and were disappointed as they could not see Messi properly.
- Who
- Calcutta High Court, Lionel Messi event organizers, West Bengal government, petitioners, Charles Antony
- What
- Rejection of plea for central agency probe into Messi event chaos
- When
- December 13 (event), Monday (court hearing)
- Where
- Calcutta High Court, Salt Lake Stadium
- Why
- Court found no substance to transfer investigation to central agency
- Event
- Lionel Messi event at Salt Lake Stadium
- Date of Event
- December 13
- Court
- Calcutta High Court
- Judges
- Acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen
- Petitions
- Three Public Interest Litigations (PILs)
- Close Proximity Passes Issued
- 82
- Security for Messi
- Z category by CRPF
- Funds Frozen
- Rs 21 crore in five accounts of Satadru Dutta
- Event Organizer
- Satadru Dutta
- Ticket Prices
- Rs 4,000 to Rs 20,000
Sources
Calcutta HC junks plea seeking central agency probe into Messi event fiasco
Messi Event Fiasco: Calcutta HC Refuses to Interfere in SIT Probe
Calcutta High Court Declines To Intervene In SIT Probe Over Messi Event Chaos
I ran to save my life: London-based singer recalls chaos at Messi event in Kolkata
"Ran To Save My Life": London-Based Singer Recalls Messi Event Chaos
