Former West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas faced police grilling Thursday, June 18,2026,after chaos erupted during Lionel Messi “G.O.A.T India Tour.” He showed up after dodging three previous summons from cops,even though Calcutta High Court ordered him to report within 48 hours of notice.
Biswas reached Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate around 10 a.m.,questioned for about three hours . Told to come back June 22. Inquiry stems from Messi’s team complaints,accusing Biswas of stirring up disorder at event.
On Wednesday,Satadru Dutta, main organizer of Messi event, said Messi's team lodged formal complaint against Biswas. Dutta stressed complaint's weight,stating,“You will not be punished for trampling over dreams of thousands. Justice will catch up with you.”
Messi's team email claimed Biswas engaged in unauthorized interactions with football star,including inappropriate physical contact at unscheduled times. Email also flagged unauthorized persons at venue, posing security risks.
Email details not independently verified, but sources close to organizing team confirm it exists . Incident occurred December 2025 when Messi visited Kolkata, drawing thousands of eager fans . Event turned chaotic,angry crowd blamed Biswas and others for blocking their view of Messi.
Dutta filed complaint against Biswas,alleging extortion,cheating,misuse of political influence. Despite accusations, Biswas denies wrongdoing,asserting no role in financial mess or chaos. After incident,former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee apologized,suspended Biswas from position.
Backlash against Biswas grew after footage showed him holding Messi by waist for photos. Public and political figures slammed him. Calcutta High Court questioned his actions,asking if Messi was a childhood friend given their interaction.
After chaos at Salt Lake Stadium,Dutta was arrested amid vandalism,security breach accusations forcing Messi to leave early. Released on bail,Dutta claimed he was scapegoated,said he had no control over events.
As investigation drags on,fallout from Messi event stays spotlighted in West Bengal politics . Biswas faces mounting scrutiny from law enforcement,public…
