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A complaint has been filed in Kolkata over alleged mismanagement during Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour event at Yuva Bharati Krirangan. Organiser Satadru Dutta accused former minister Aroop Biswas and others of security lapses, intrusion into restricted zones, and endangering the football star. The case revives scrutiny over chaos and vandalism during the December 2025 event.

Kolkata: Lionel Messi's 'GOAT India Tour-Kolkata edition' organiser Satadru Dutta has lodged a written complaint against former state Sports Minister Aroop Biswas at Bidhannagar South Police Station in connection with alleged mismanagement during the Argentine football legend's event at Yuva Bharati Krirangan in December 2025 in Kolkata.

In the letter to the police, Dutta has accused Aroop Biswas of unlawful intrusion into restricted security zones, collapse of perimeter discipline, endangerment of Lionel Messi and disruption of the event. He has sought prompt and necessary steps against Biswas, Trinamool Congress councillor and Biswas' sister-in-law, Jui Biswas and then Director General of Police, Rajeev Kumar, over the allegations.

According to the police, Dutta visited the police station on Monday night and submitted the complaint, alleging irregularities and lapses in the organisation of the high-profile programme. He has claimed that the event, held on December 13, 2025, suffered from poor planning and coordination.

The complaint comes in the backdrop of an investigation into alleged mismanagement and vandalism at Salt Lake Stadium during Messi’s visit, which drew widespread criticism.