Organiser Satadru Dutta Granted Bail After Kolkata Messi Event Chaos

Satadru Dutta, the main organiser of Lionel Messi's December 13 event at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium, was granted bail after over a month in judicial custody. The event faced severe crowd mismanagement, leading to chaos, vandalism, and damage to government property. Authorities reported ticket sales generating significant revenue amid allegations of rule violations. The state government formed an investigation committee, and officials including the sports minister resigned or faced notices. Four referees involved in a preceding match were also summoned for disciplinary action.