Archive · 20 Aug 2026
West Bengal Minister Alleges Corruption at Diamond Harbour FC
West Bengal Sports Minister Indranil Khan has made serious accusations about Diamond Harbour Football Club.
He said there may have been corruption and other unfair activities connected with the club.
The allegations include black-money transactions, nepotism and improper control of football-related activities.
He also mentioned possible referee and match fixing.
Khan said these claims are being investigated.
He said unethical practices would not be allowed in football.
He blamed the previous Trinamool Congress government for bringing politics into football.
Khan said former footballers are now helping revive the sport in West Bengal.
West Bengal Sports Minister Indranil Khan alleged corruption and other irregularities linked to Diamond Harbour Football Club.
Khan cited alleged black-money transactions, nepotism, forceful occupation and unethical match practices.
He said allegations including referee and match fixing were under investigation.
Khan claimed the club’s alleged practices damaged West Bengal football and its sporting infrastructure.
He said the Kolkata Maidan was being freed from political interference and corruption.
- Who
- West Bengal Sports Minister Indranil Khan made the allegations concerning Diamond Harbour Football Club, which is associated with All India Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee.
- What
- Khan alleged corruption, black-money transactions, nepotism, forceful occupation and unethical match practices, including possible referee and match fixing.
- When
- The allegations were made on Thursday; the articles do not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- The allegations concern football in West Bengal, including the Kolkata Maidan.
- Why
- Khan said the alleged practices harmed football, footballers, West Bengal’s sporting infrastructure and the state’s reputation.
- Club
- Diamond Harbour Football Club, also referred to as Diamond Harbour FC
- Minister
- Indranil Khan, West Bengal Sports Minister
- Associated political figure
- Abhishek Banerjee, an All India Trinamool Congress leader
- Allegations
- Corruption, black-money transactions, nepotism, forceful occupation and unethical match practices
- Match-related claims
- Alleged referee fixing and overall match fixing
- Investigation status
- Khan said the allegations were being investigated
- Government position
- Khan said unethical match practices would not be tolerated