Messi Tour Chaos: Bengal Govt Issues Show-Cause to DGP, CP Over Security Lapses

• West Bengal government issued show-cause notices to DGP Rajeev Kumar and Bidhannagar CP Mukesh Kumar for alleged security and crowd control lapses during Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour in Kolkata.
• The event at Salt Lake Stadium (VYBK) saw widespread chaos, vandalism, and property damage after Messi's brief appearance, leading to its early termination.
• Departmental proceedings initiated against Bidhannagar DCP Aneesh Sarkar (suspended), show-cause to Principal Secretary Rajesh Kumar Sinha, and CEO Deb Kumar Nandan removed.
• Main organizer Satadru Datta detained; CM Mamata Banerjee apologized, announced a high-level enquiry committee and a Special Investigation Team (SIT).
• The incident marks a significant administrative accountability exercise by the state government following the disorder.

Why It Matters: Bengal govt takes strict action against top officials for Messi tour chaos, probing security failures.