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flag Kolkata police arrest 3 more in Messi event chaos, raising total to 8; probe expands to officials and financial misconduct.

flag Kolkata police have arrested three more people in connection with chaos and vandalism at a Lionel Messi event at Salt Lake Stadium on December 13, raising the total arrests to eight. flag The main organizer, Shatadru Dutta, was arrested the same day and claims he was pressured to increase attendance beyond initial limits. flag Authorities are investigating security failures, unauthorized access, financial irregularities, and unaccounted payments, including high fees for photos with Messi. flag Over ₹20 crore was frozen in Dutta’s accounts, and missing ticket records raise questions about revenue. flag The Enforcement Directorate may take over due to potential money laundering concerns. flag The probe, led by a special team, also examines alleged misconduct by state officials, including the resignation of Sports Minister Aroop Biswas amid scrutiny over special access granted.

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